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The Joseph Gumbel International Drive

 
 
The Joseph Gumbel International Drive Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 23, 2024
1. The Joseph Gumbel International Drive Marker
Inscription.
Affectionately Dedicated
To The Memory of
Joseph Gumbel

In recognition of his enthusiastic, persistant and effective efforts in the improvement of international friendship, trade and understanding.
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Trees from many friendly nations were planted in an International Memorial Grove here on January 24, 1954 in the presence of State and City officials, the officers of International House. the members of the Consular Corps and friends.
 
Erected 1954.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
 
Location. 29° 55.543′ N, 90° 7.571′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Audubon. It is on Audobon Park Trail near Magazine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6555 Magazine St, New Orleans LA 70118, 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: Louisiana Roll Of Honor World War 1917-1919 (within shouting distance of this marker); Classic Designs (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Audubon Park History (about 700 feet away); Grand Beginnings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedriot Residence (approx.
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0.2 miles away); DeDroit Residence (approx. Ό mile away); Miss Susie Ellermann's House (approx. Ό mile away); Audubon Zoo (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
 
More about this marker. Located on the Audobon Park walking and bike trail, about 100 yards from Magazine Street.
 
The Joseph Gumbel International Drive Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 23, 2024
2. The Joseph Gumbel International Drive Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
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