Ponchartrain Park in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
In Memory of the First Barrow Stadium
(1956-2011)
— Architect: Henry G. Grimball —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
1. In Memory of the First Barrow Stadium Marker
Originally known as the Pontchartrain Park Stadium of the New Orleans Recreation Department, the first Barrow Stadium was dedicated in May 1957 by Mayor deLessups Story Morrison. The stadium served as a popular venue for youth baseball, football and Negro Leagues baseball. In 1960, the stadium was home field for the New Orleans Stars, an official Negro American League team, and for three decades (1958-1988) it hosted the memorable Negro Leagues reunion games of the New Orleans Old Timers Baseball Club. In 1968, the stadium was renamed after local baseball manager and mentor Wesley "Big Train” Barrow (1902-1965). The first Barrow Stadium was demolished in 2011 due to damages from Hurricane Katrina.
This plaque was produced by FEMA, in cooperation with the City of New Orleans, LA
SHPO and the Pontilly and Pontchartrain Park Neighborhood Associations. Stadium
photograph by Chuck Cook dated June 21, 1982, courtesy of Times-Picayune.
Erected by FEMA, City of New Orleans SHPO and Pontilly and Pontchartrain Park Neighborhood Associations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1957.
Location. 30° 1.709′ N, 90° 2.588′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pontchartrain Park Historic District (approx. ¾ mile away); Centennial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Brothers Of The Sacred Heart (approx. 2 miles away); London Avenue Canal Floodwall Breach (approx. 2.1 miles away); Fort St. John (approx. 2½ miles away); Henriette Delille (approx. 2½ miles away); Lake Pontchartrain (approx. 3½ miles away); Fannie C. Williams / Valena C. Jones Elementary School (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 11, 2020
2. In Memory of the First Barrow Stadium Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
