Lower Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Zito Residence

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 12, 2025

1. Zito Residence Marker

Inscription.
Philip "Phil" Zito (1913-1998), drummer and bandleader, lived here at 1519 Camp Street from 1986 until 1991. He played in the Navy Band, at the Parisian Room with his own New Orleans International City Dixielanders, at the Club Morocco, at receptions for Presidents Eisenhower and Johnson, and at many jazz concerts, dances, French Quarter clubs and Canal Street hotels. He led his own big band at the Treasure Chest Casino. He was also a long-time board member of Musician's Union Local No. 174-496.

Erected by N.O. Jazz Commission Preservation Resource Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.

Location. 29° 56.067′ N, 90° 4.445′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Lower Garden District. It is on Camp Street south of Race Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1519 Camp St, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

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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: Hug Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moore-Goldstein House (about 300 feet away); E.T. Robinson Mansion (about 300 feet away); 1347 Coliseum Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Higgins Boat (LCVP) (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Alphonsus Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trinity Church Episcopal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Moore McNamara House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 12, 2025

2. Zito Residence Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 195 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.