French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The French Opera House
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, July 13, 2009
1. The French Opera House Marker
The INN ON BOURBON on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the Old French Opera House, for 60 years, the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society, and the first opera house in the United States. Erected in 1859 at a cost of $118,000.00, it was opened to the public on December 1, 1859. The opera house was one of the most famous masterpieces designed by noted architect James Gallier, architect of Gallier Hall and many other classic [19th] Century buildings.
Erected by The Inn on Bourbon.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 1859.
Location. 29° 57.464′ N, 90° 3.993′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Bourbon Street and Toulouse Street, on the right when traveling west on Bourbon Street. Marker is in the French Quarter (Vieux Carrι). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Calle de Bourbon (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennessee Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); My Bourbon Home
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Also see . . .
1. French Opera House. (Submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. James Gallier, Jr. (Submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. Inn on Bourbon - History. (Submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
4. Bourbon Street. (Submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, July 13, 2009
2. The Inn on Bourbon Hotel
The French Opera House Marker is visible on the wall, lower left.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, July 13, 2009
3. Bourbon Street near The Inn, looking toward Canal Street
Postcard by H.C. Leighton Co., circa 1905
4. French Opera House, New Orleans
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
5. The French Opera House Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
6. The French Opera House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,796 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 31, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on February 19, 2015. 5, 6. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
