French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Monument to the Immigrant
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026
1. Monument to the Immigrant
Dedicated to the courageous men and women who left their homeland seeking freedom, opportunity and a better life in a new country.
[Text on the base on the rear (river-facing) side:]
Drago and Klara Cvitanovich immigrated from Croatia in June, 1964, with a vision that only hard work and perserverance could make happen. What they gave to their sons and others is an example for generations to follow.
[Text on the northeast-facing side:]
Arrived at this site 1894
Husband of Rosa M. Pantoliano
Parents of James Thomas, Anthony Francis, Vito Joseph, Thomas Joseph and Joseph Edward
Vito Joseph Canizaro
Husband of Gilda Filimino Melone
Parents of Joseph Corte II, Horace John, Marion Francis, Gilda Fatima, Ann Rose, Vito Joseph, Dom Thomas and Vita Margaret
Joseph Corte Canizaro II
Husband of Ellen Matina
Parents of Joellen Theresa, Jill Suzanne and Vito Joseph
Grandparents of Ryan Joseph Lopiccolo
Erected 1995 by Italian American Marching Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music
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Location. 29° 57.22′ N, 90° 3.765′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It can be reached from no nearby street. The marker is in Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park, overlooking the Mississippi River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Navy Landing (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Holocaust Memorial of the City of New Orleans
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026
2. Monument to the Immigrant, text at the base facing the river
Also see . . . About the Italian American St. Joseph Society. The Italian American Marching Club was renamed in 2015. It sponsors an annual St. Joseph's Day Parade every March. (Submitted on April 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026
3. Monument to the Immigrant
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026
4. Monument to the Immigrant statue
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026
5. Monument to the Immigrant (northeast-facing side)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026
6. Monument to the Immigrant sponsors
Wrapped around the base are the names of many individuals who contributed to this memorial.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026
7. Monument to the Immigrant on the New Orleans Riverfront
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
