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

Marvin E. Thames

Presidential Residence

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 16, 2005

1. Marvin E. Thames Marker

Inscription. "This residence and grounds are named in honor of Marvin E. Thames, Ph.D., who served this college in the following manner: Director of Isaac Delgado Trades School from 1954 to 1958; Dean and President of Delgado Trades and Technical Institute from 1958 to 1962; and President of Delgado Community College from 1962 to 1979. Dr. Thames and his family resided here in the Presidential Residence from 1956 to 1979."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 29° 59.167′ N, 90° 6.314′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Navarre. It can be reached from Old Metairie St. Marker is located on the grounds of Delgado Community College. Access from the Navarre St. entrance is easier to locate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans LA 70119, 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: Holt Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery

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(about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Site Of Higgins' Industries at Delgado Trade School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Home was torn down in 2010 due to damage from Hurricane Katrina.

Marvin E. Thames home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 16, 2005

2. Marvin E. Thames home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2015. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on July 26, 2015. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.