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

Touro Infirmary

1852

Photographed By Jerry Klinger, December 2010

1. Touro Infirmary - 1852 Marker

Inscription. On this site in 1852, Jewish American philanthropist, Judah Touro, a distinguished veteran of the Battle of New Orleans, established Touro Infirmary to care for seamen, immigrants, slaves, and the indigents of all races and religions. Touro Infirmary relocated to Prytania Street in 1882. As a full service hospital, Touro Infirmary continues to provide health care to all of New Orleans.

Erected 2010 by Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, Touro Infirmary, City of New Orleans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 29° 56.468′ N, 90° 3.869′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is on Convention Center Boulevard near John Churchill Chase Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1174 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 700 South Peters (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Beginning (approx. 0.4 miles away); Atlantic Wall Fragments (approx. 0.4 miles away); Starting Point of the First Traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade (approx. 0.4 miles away); The 747

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); 8 in. Columbaid Cannon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Margaret's Place and Walk / Lower Garden District (approx. half a mile away); Saint Theresa of Avila Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Also see . . .
1. Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. The official website of the organization responsible for erecting and dedicating the marker. (Submitted on February 24, 2011, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)

2. Judah Touro (pdf file). An article written by Jerry Klinger. Article also includes vintage photos of Judah Touro and the Infirmary building. (Submitted on February 26, 2011.)

Photographed By Jerry Klinger, circa December 13, 2010

2. Touro Infirmary - 1852 Marker

<i>Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, La.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by the Lipsher Specialty Co., circa 1911

3. Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, La.

The infirmary in its 1882 location. The back of the postcard reads: This great hospital covering an entire square of ground, is on Prytania St. one block above Louisiana Ave. The Touro Infirmary and Hebrew Benevolent Society was organized in 1850, Judah Touro donating $40,000, with which the original Infirmary was established in a building elsewhere. The present site was occupied in 1882. See Lipsher card ("Touro Synagogue.") Take Prytania car from Canal St.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2011, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,359 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 24, 2011, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on February 22, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.