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Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
 

Irene Dunne (1898-1990)

 
 
Irene Dunne (1898-1990) Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2017
1. Irene Dunne (1898-1990) Marker
Inscription. Born in Louisville, this actress appeared on Broadway in 1920s and then starred in forty-one comedy, dramatic, and musical films of the 1930s and 40s. Nominated five times for an Academy Award. Her noted films included “Show Boat” (1936), “Anna and the King of Siam” (1946), and “I Remember Mama” (1948). Irene Dunne received Kennedy Center Honors in 1985.
 
Erected 1992 by Kentucky Historical Society · Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1899.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEntertainmentWomen. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
 
Location. 38° 15.542′ N, 85° 45.371′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West River Road and North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west. Located on the Louisville Riverwalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville KY 40202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Clark (1770-1838) / Lewis And Clark In Kentucky Louisville (here, next to this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / York (here, next to this marker); Louisville Wharf During The Civil War Years (a few steps from this marker); Belle of Louisville
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John F. Gilooly (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Visitors at Louisville Wharf / Louisville’s Steamboat Era (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Belle of Louisville (about 300 feet away); Mayor Andrew Broaddus (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.
 
Also see . . .  Irene Dunne on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Irene Dunne (1898-1990) Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2017
2. Irene Dunne (1898-1990) Marker
Irene Dunne (1898-1990) Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2017
3. Irene Dunne (1898-1990) Marker
( marker at the center )
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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