French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Denis House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 22, 2011
1. Denis House Marker
Dr. Jokichi Takamine (1854-1922), Japanese chemist, philanthropist and co-commissioner for the 1884-1885 World’s Cotton Exposition, is said to have resided here during the World’s Fair. Here he met and later married Caroline Field Hitch, daughter of Ebenezer Hitch, a retired Union officer who lived in the house at that time.
A founder of the American Biotechnology Industry, Takamine is credited with the discovery of adrenalin in 1900, the first hormone isolated in pure form. Over 3,000 flowering cherry trees that grace Washington, D.C. were given in 1912 by Dr. Takamine on behalf of the City of Tokyo to symbolize peace between Japan and the United States.
Erected 2003 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 29° 57.759′ N, 90° 3.561′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Chartres Street and Esplanade Avenue on Chartres Street. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bringier – Barnett House (here, next to this marker); New Orleans and the Domestic Slave Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Northup (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lamothe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gauche House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sicilian Jazz / Sicilian Swing & Rock n’ Roll (about 500 feet away); Dominique Bouligny House (about 500 feet away); Fauboug Marigny (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
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Also see . . . Jokichi Takamine - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Additional keywords. chemistry; epinephrine
2. Dr. Jokichi Takamine
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 22, 2011
3. Denis House Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
4. The Denis House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
5. The Denis House
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012
6. Denis House Marker at 1321 Charles Street
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 2,178 times since then and 459 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on May 3, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on May 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
