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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U5P_brothers-of-the-sacred-heart-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
Since 1869 the Brothers and their colleagues have touched the hearts and shaped the lives of the City's youth. As St. Aloysius in the Vieux Carre, Cor Jesu on this site and, since merging in 1969 into Brother Martin High School, belief in God, lov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TA4_van-benthuysen-elms-mansion-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
Built in 1869 for "Yankee in Grey," Capt. Watson Van Benthuysen, II, CSA. Relative by marriage of Jefferson Davis & Q'master of Presidential convoy that fled Richmond in April, 1865, Van B. became merchant and industrialist with interests in St. C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T8D_trinity-church-episcopal-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
This building erected 1852-54George Purves, Architect-BuilderIn 1867 the chancel was extended 32 feet.The entrance tower was added in 1873Charles L. Hillger, ArchitectPeter R. Middlemiss, Builder.The parish house in the rear was built in 1909Samue…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T4F_warren-easton-charter-high-school-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
Boys' Central High School was founded in 1843, relocated to this site in 1913 and was renamed Warren Easton Boys' High School in honor of the superintendent of New Orleans public schools, 1888-1910. The building was designed by E.A. Christy, noted…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T2L_the-new-zion-baptist-church-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
Founded in 1921 by R.C. Matthews and 45 members, New Zion Baptist Church moved to 2319 Third Street in 1949. Here, under the leadership of Rev. A.L. Davis, Jr., the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) became a permanent organization th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T16_plessy-v-ferguson-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
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On June 7, 1892, Homer Aldolph Plessy was removed from the East Louisiana Railroad train and arrested by Detective C.C. Cain at the corner of Royal and Press St. He was charged with violating the 1890 Louisiana Separate Car Act that sepa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T01_olivier-plantation-house-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
Here stood the Olivier House from ca. 1820 to 1949. Built by Paris-born David Olivier, the large Creole-style residence presided over a sugar cane plantation for barley a decade. In 1835 the house became heart of the St. Mary's Orphan Boy's Asylum…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T00_goldsmith-godchaux-house-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
Designed by noted nineteenth century architect Henry Howard in 1859. Significant for its painted interiors. Has more fresco wall decoration and stenciling than probably any other mid-nineteenth century residence in the South.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SZF_ninth-ward-wwi-memorial-a-war-memorial_New-Orleans-LA.html
Erected A.D. 1919 by the people of this the Ninth Ward in honor of its citizens who were enlisted in combative service and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for the triumph of right over might in the Great World War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SZ9_academy-of-the-sacred-heart-historical_New-Orleans-LA.html
The Academy of the Sacred Heart was founded in 1887. It has continued to serve as a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, offering 15 years of instruction from nursery school through high school. The Rosary, as Sacred Heart …