Holy Cross in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Cola(r) Residence

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020

1. Cola(r) Residence Marker

Inscription.
George "Kid Sheik" Cola(r), (1908-1996), cornetist, trumpeter, pianist, and bandleader, lived here at 939 Deslonde Street from 1940 to 1988. He was a member of the Eureka Brass Band, the Olympia Brass Band, had his own band the Storyville Ramblers, and recorded with those groups and with Barry Martyn's Band. He played many jobs over the years, and was a regular at Preservation Hall since its inception. He toured Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America, and his image was featured on the 1990 Jazz and Heritage Festival poster.

Erected by N.O. Jazz Commission, Preservation Resource Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 29° 57.705′ N, 90° 1.47′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Holy Cross. Marker is at the intersection of Deslonde Street and North Rampart Street, on the right when traveling north on Deslonde Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 939 Deslonde Street, New Orleans LA 70117, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Olivier Plantation House & St. Mary's Orphanage (approx. 0.7 miles away); Olivier Plantation House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mello Residence

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); McDonogh 19 Elementary School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Civil Rights Pioneers / History (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Historic Lower Ninth Ward / Industrial Canal Flood Wall (approx. ¾ mile away); Ninth Ward WWI Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Saint Maurice Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Located in the Holy Cross section of New Orleans

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia Entry For Kid Sheik. (Submitted on September 19, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
2. PRC Webpage on this location. (Submitted on September 19, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020

2. Cola(r) Residence Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.