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

Woldenberg Riverfront Park

Malcolm Woldenberg 1896-1982

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 22, 2011

1. Woldenberg Riverfront Park Marker

Inscription. Malcolm Woldenberg, one of Louisiana’s greatest philanthropists of the 20th century, dedicated his wealth to helping local, national, and international charities in aid of the elderly, children’s health, education, the worldwide Jewish community, and the arts. Mal was a charismatic yet humble man who also gave his love and time to many. He had a particular fondness for New Orleans where he was a successful entrepreneur leaving a legacy of caring and confidence to the City of New Orleans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine.

Location. 29° 57.409′ N, 90° 3.746′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It can be reached from Decatur Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Decatur Street, 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: The Steamer New Orleans (a few steps from this marker); The Washington Artillery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Jackson Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of Jean Baptiste Baudrau II

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Transatlantic Slave Trade to Louisiana (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu (within shouting distance of this marker); Oscar James Dunn (within shouting distance of this marker); Port of New Orleans (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Another marker is no longer nearby. New Orleans (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 22, 2011

2. Woldenberg Riverfront Park Marker

Woldenberg Riverfront Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012

3. Woldenberg Riverfront Park

is dedicated to the memory of
Malcolm Woldenberg
who prospered in New Orleans
and left a legacy
of caring and of confidence
in the City of New Orleans.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012

4. Woldenberg Riverfront Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,777 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.