The Levee

The Waldo Burton Memorial Home is a residential facility for boys in New Orleans, originally established in 1921 by the Society for the Relief of Destitute Orphan Boys, a Presbyterian organization. Named after the son of its benefactors, William Lafayette and his wife, the home initially served white Protestant orphans aged six to sixteen before integrating following the civil rights movement. With a history rooted in the cypress lumbering industry, the facility has evolved over the years while continuing to serve as a sanctuary for boys in need. The home's archives are preserved at Tulane University's Special Collections, reflecting its significance in the community and the impact of social change in the region. Generated from the website