French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Tennessee Williams

at Home in New Orleans

Photographed By James Hulse, January 12, 2023

1. Tennessee Williams Marker

Inscription. Early in his career playright Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams lived in an upstairs apartment at this location, 722 Toulouse Street. It was here that he wrote a short story, "The Angel in the Alcove." While living in New Orleans, Williams became enamored with the city and described it as "the last frontier of Bohemia."

This plaque was placed here to honor the centennial of Tennessee Williams' birth, March 26, 1911, through the efforts of the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, which in 2011 celebrated its 25th anniversary.

This building is owned and has been restored by The Historic New Orleans Collection.

Erected 2011 by The Kindness of Friends, Most Notably, Jack & Jock Cenac.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is March 26, 1911.

Location. 29° 57.453′ N, 90° 3.959′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Toulouse Street, 0.1 miles south of Bourbon Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the front wall of the building by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 722 Toulouse Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Merieult House (within shouting distance of this marker); The French Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Merieult House (within shouting distance of this marker); My Bourbon Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boimaré-Macarty House (about 300 feet away); Pat O’Brien’s (about 300 feet away); Pecquet Building (about 300 feet away); Plique – La Branche House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

The Tennessee Williams Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 12, 2023

2. The Tennessee Williams Marker

The view of the Tennessee Williams Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 12, 2023

3. The view of the Tennessee Williams Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.