Touro Infirmary
Description:
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.
LocationMem:
On Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, (In the median)
Institution:
Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, Touro Infirmary, City of New Orleans.
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
2010
Place Location:
