Otrobanda in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)
Leonard Burlington Smith
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
1. Leonard Burlington Smith Marker
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Leonard Burlington Smith
1839 - 1898
Builder of the first Queen Emma Bridge
1839 - 1898
konstruktor di e prome brug Reina Emma
Curacao 1982
Erected 1982.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts.
Location. 12° 6.406′ N, 68° 56.154′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Otrobanda. It is on De Rouvilleweg, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: De Rouvilleweg 12, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, and in North America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Queen Emma Bridge (here, next to this marker); Luis Brion Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Martin Institute (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); de Rouvilleweg 7
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Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
2. Queen Emma Bridge Marker - wide view
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025
3. Punda and Otrobanda Marker - the Queen Emma pontoon bridge
This photo was taken from the Ortobanda side looking toward Punda.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
