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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25LR_audubon-park-history_New-Orleans-LA.html
The history of the land bordered by St. Charles Avenue, Exposition Boulevard, Walnut Street and the Mississippi River - now known as Audubon Park - is as rich as any New Orleans tale. Originally comprised of abutting tracts of plantation land owne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25KK_first-presbyterian-church_New-Orleans-LA.html
Organized 1817.The first pastor (1818-1820), the Rev. Sylvester Larned, built a church in 1819 in the plain Gothic Style on St. Charles Street near Gravier Street, William Brand, Architect-Builder.A Greek Revival style church was erected 1834-1835…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25KJ_st-charles-avenue-presbyterian-church_New-Orleans-LA.html
Erected 1928-1930.W.W Van Meter, Architect and Builder.A gift to the congregation from Alice Affleck Bloomfieldin memory of her husbandWilliam B. BloomfieldJohn Samuel Land, Pastor, 1917-1959 Stained glass windows by Oidtmann Studios, Linnich, Ger…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25K8_tulane-stadium_New-Orleans-LA.html
Tulane Stadium was the original home of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints from 1967-1974. The Saints' first regular season game was held on September 17, 1967. Most notable for John Gilliam's returned 94-yard kickoff return on the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25JL_classic-designs_New-Orleans-LA.html
By 1893, Audubon Park was starting to resemble a modern city green space. As interest in improving the park grew, its leaders corresponded with several well-known designers, including Frederick Law Olmsted, to discuss the park's future. In 1898, O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25JJ_h-sophie-newcomb-memorial-college_New-Orleans-LA.html
Founded 1886 as the Coordinate Women's College of Tulane University by Josephine Louise Le Mommier Newcomb (1816-1901) in memory of her daughter Harriott Sophie Newcomb (1855-1870).Originally located in the former Thomas Hale House at Camp Street …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25JI_newcomb-pottery-garden_New-Orleans-LA.html
The Newcomb Pottery Garden honors the artistic legacy of Newcomb Pottery, a quasi-commercial enterprise established in the late 19th century in association with the curriculum of Newcomb College...During its forty-five years in existence, the Newc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22HL_william-charles-cole-claiborne_New-Orleans-LA.html
In Memory ofWilliam Charles Cole ClaiborneBorn in VirginiaMember of the Convention that framed the first Constitution of TennesseeJudge of the Supreme Court of that State at 21,And Representative in Congress at 23.Governor of Mississippi Territory…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM203Q_third-ward-world-war-ii-memorial-a-war-memorial_New-Orleans-LA.html
In honor of the men and women of the Third Ward who served in World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Dedicated Dec. 8, 1946
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2031_superdome-vietnam-wall_New-Orleans-LA.html
1954 Communist forces win decisive victory over French at Dien Bien Phu. Geneva Accords divide Vietnam. Southeast Asia Treaty Organization is formed. President Dwight D. Eisenhower offers aid to South Vietnam.1955 One Million Vietnamese leave comm…