December 20, 1889, Times-Picayune, New Orleans
"FUNERAL OF DAVID BIDWELL
The interment in greenwood Cemetery.
The funeral of David Bidwell, manager of the Academy of Music and owner of the St. Charles Theatre, took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, adjoining the Academy of Music, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. All the local theatrical managers and most of the actors now in the city were also present.
The remains, enclosed in a handsome casket and surrounded by a large number of beautiful floral offerings, were exposed to view in the cozy parlor of the Bidwell home.
Rev. Dr. Thos. R. Markham, of the Lafayette Presbyterian church, conducted the obsequies and preached a sermon appropriate to the occasion.
The pallbearers were Messrs. E. Howard McCaleb, L. Graham, B. R. Shackelford, Frederic Mauge, Andrew Hero, Jr., and Nat Burbank. In the cortege were noticed Manager Henry Greenwall of the Grand Opera House, Manager J. M. Gilbert of the St. charles Theatre, Manager J. R. Lowden of the Avenue Theatre, Manager Frederic Mauge of the French Opera House, Signor Farunta, Colonel J. O. Nixon, Ex-Governor John McEnery, Judge A. G. Brice, Captain W. H. Beanham, Geo. L. Bright, Sam'l M. Todd, Dr. A. Viet, J. W. Fairfax, J. Pinckney Smith, Anthony Roig, and Fred and Paul Manberret.
The interment took place at Greenwood cemetery, where the handsome floral tributes were placed upont he grave of the departed. The flowers offered included a floral harp from Mrs. H. Bidwell and son, anchor and crown from Mr. J. M. Gilbert, pillow from Mr. A. Roig, cross and crown from fred Mauberrot and employes of the Academy of Music, anchor from Dr. Geo. K. Pratt, lyre from J. W. Fairfax, Lilies and forget-me-nots from Mrs. Nat Burbank, anchor from Signor Farauta, crown from B. R. Shackelford, cushion from Mrs. L Soards and cut flowers from Mrs. Sandford.
At the tome Rev. Dr. Markham delivered a simple prayer, and in beautiful greenwood the dead was left to rest."
From the book "Jewell's Crescent City, Illustrated by Edwin Jewell published 1873
"DAVID BIDWELL
In the theatrical world no name is more familiar or better known than that of Mr. D. Bidwell. Recognized throughout the country as one of the most enterprising and successful managers of public entertainments of the present day, he has achieved this reputation in a comparatively short space of time. Embarking in life at an early age he was thrown upon his own resources and forced to carve out his own future. That his career in life so far has been eminently successful, is fully established by his present influential and wealthy position. Mr. Bidwell was born in the town of Stuyvesant, Columbia Co, N. Y., in the year 1821. He was educated at the Kinderhook Seminary, and after leaving school, joined his father, Alex. Bidwell, who was at that time commander of a steamer on the Hudson River. After a term of service as clerk upon his father's boats, he became the proprietor of the Empire House, just in the rear of the Astor House, a place famous in the days of the Presidential Campaign of 1844, the year in which the noted Empire Club was organized and located at this place. In 1846, Mr. Bidwell came to New Orleans and engaged in business with his brother, Mr. .H. Bidwell, as ship chandlers, under the style of H. Bidwell & Co. In 1852 the partnership was dissolved, when Mr. David Bidwell became the proprietor of the Phoenix House. In 1853 Mr. Bidwell took charge of the property now known as the "Academy of Music," and acted as agent for the proprietor in renting it to combination theatrical companies until 1856, when, in partnership with Spaulding & Rogers, he became the proprietor and manager of this theatre, and has continued to control and direct it until the present time, when he is the sole proprietor.
Mr. Bidwell's theatrical associations have not been confined exclusively to New Orleans. In 1867 he organized and took charge of the American Champion Circus Company and gave a series of performances in Europe, which created a great furore in the amusement circles of Paris. In connection with Dr. Spaulding, Mr. Bidwell also built the Olympic Theatre, in St. Louis, in 1867-8', and in 1869, with the same partners, he became interested in the New Memphis Theatre and the Mobile Theatre. Besides the present management of the "Academy of Music," Mr. Bidwell is the sole owner of the author's playwright of the Black Crook for a large portion of the country, and with one of the largest traveling combination companies ever organized, is making the tour of the United States, giving representations of this gorgeous spectacle. One secret of Mr. Bidwell's success is his thorough knowledge of the people of New Orleans and the peculiarities of their tastes, acquired by a long residence in their midst. Knowing their fancy he has always exerted himself to the utmost to please and gratify them. Money, time and labor have all been freely used to give éclat to every entertainment prepared by Mr. Bidwell for the citizens of New Orleans. That his efforts in this particular have been abundantly successful, is evidenced by the fact that he stands in the front rank of his profession, and is deemed the most successful theatrical manager in the country. Whilst catering to the amusement-loving portion of the people, Mr. Bidwell is not unmindful of the general interests and welfare of the entire city. His contributions for public works and improvements, for railroads and other enterprises, are liberal and numerous. Having accumulated a fortune here, thoroughly identified with every interest of the city, it is quite natural and proper that he should feel a deep concern for the future prosperity of the Crescent City and contribute, all in his power, to aid in the good work of developing its wonderful resources. In this respect he plays the part of a valuable and useful citizen, and as such commands the respect of the community of which he has been an exemplary member."
"FUNERAL OF DAVID BIDWELL
The interment in greenwood Cemetery.
The funeral of David Bidwell, manager of the Academy of Music and owner of the St. Charles Theatre, took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, adjoining the Academy of Music, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. All the local theatrical managers and most of the actors now in the city were also present.
The remains, enclosed in a handsome casket and surrounded by a large number of beautiful floral offerings, were exposed to view in the cozy parlor of the Bidwell home.
Rev. Dr. Thos. R. Markham, of the Lafayette Presbyterian church, conducted the obsequies and preached a sermon appropriate to the occasion.
The pallbearers were Messrs. E. Howard McCaleb, L. Graham, B. R. Shackelford, Frederic Mauge, Andrew Hero, Jr., and Nat Burbank. In the cortege were noticed Manager Henry Greenwall of the Grand Opera House, Manager J. M. Gilbert of the St. charles Theatre, Manager J. R. Lowden of the Avenue Theatre, Manager Frederic Mauge of the French Opera House, Signor Farunta, Colonel J. O. Nixon, Ex-Governor John McEnery, Judge A. G. Brice, Captain W. H. Beanham, Geo. L. Bright, Sam'l M. Todd, Dr. A. Viet, J. W. Fairfax, J. Pinckney Smith, Anthony Roig, and Fred and Paul Manberret.
The interment took place at Greenwood cemetery, where the handsome floral tributes were placed upont he grave of the departed. The flowers offered included a floral harp from Mrs. H. Bidwell and son, anchor and crown from Mr. J. M. Gilbert, pillow from Mr. A. Roig, cross and crown from fred Mauberrot and employes of the Academy of Music, anchor from Dr. Geo. K. Pratt, lyre from J. W. Fairfax, Lilies and forget-me-nots from Mrs. Nat Burbank, anchor from Signor Farauta, crown from B. R. Shackelford, cushion from Mrs. L Soards and cut flowers from Mrs. Sandford.
At the tome Rev. Dr. Markham delivered a simple prayer, and in beautiful greenwood the dead was left to rest."
From the book "Jewell's Crescent City, Illustrated by Edwin Jewell published 1873
"DAVID BIDWELL
In the theatrical world no name is more familiar or better known than that of Mr. D. Bidwell. Recognized throughout the country as one of the most enterprising and successful managers of public entertainments of the present day, he has achieved this reputation in a comparatively short space of time. Embarking in life at an early age he was thrown upon his own resources and forced to carve out his own future. That his career in life so far has been eminently successful, is fully established by his present influential and wealthy position. Mr. Bidwell was born in the town of Stuyvesant, Columbia Co, N. Y., in the year 1821. He was educated at the Kinderhook Seminary, and after leaving school, joined his father, Alex. Bidwell, who was at that time commander of a steamer on the Hudson River. After a term of service as clerk upon his father's boats, he became the proprietor of the Empire House, just in the rear of the Astor House, a place famous in the days of the Presidential Campaign of 1844, the year in which the noted Empire Club was organized and located at this place. In 1846, Mr. Bidwell came to New Orleans and engaged in business with his brother, Mr. .H. Bidwell, as ship chandlers, under the style of H. Bidwell & Co. In 1852 the partnership was dissolved, when Mr. David Bidwell became the proprietor of the Phoenix House. In 1853 Mr. Bidwell took charge of the property now known as the "Academy of Music," and acted as agent for the proprietor in renting it to combination theatrical companies until 1856, when, in partnership with Spaulding & Rogers, he became the proprietor and manager of this theatre, and has continued to control and direct it until the present time, when he is the sole proprietor.
Mr. Bidwell's theatrical associations have not been confined exclusively to New Orleans. In 1867 he organized and took charge of the American Champion Circus Company and gave a series of performances in Europe, which created a great furore in the amusement circles of Paris. In connection with Dr. Spaulding, Mr. Bidwell also built the Olympic Theatre, in St. Louis, in 1867-8', and in 1869, with the same partners, he became interested in the New Memphis Theatre and the Mobile Theatre. Besides the present management of the "Academy of Music," Mr. Bidwell is the sole owner of the author's playwright of the Black Crook for a large portion of the country, and with one of the largest traveling combination companies ever organized, is making the tour of the United States, giving representations of this gorgeous spectacle. One secret of Mr. Bidwell's success is his thorough knowledge of the people of New Orleans and the peculiarities of their tastes, acquired by a long residence in their midst. Knowing their fancy he has always exerted himself to the utmost to please and gratify them. Money, time and labor have all been freely used to give éclat to every entertainment prepared by Mr. Bidwell for the citizens of New Orleans. That his efforts in this particular have been abundantly successful, is evidenced by the fact that he stands in the front rank of his profession, and is deemed the most successful theatrical manager in the country. Whilst catering to the amusement-loving portion of the people, Mr. Bidwell is not unmindful of the general interests and welfare of the entire city. His contributions for public works and improvements, for railroads and other enterprises, are liberal and numerous. Having accumulated a fortune here, thoroughly identified with every interest of the city, it is quite natural and proper that he should feel a deep concern for the future prosperity of the Crescent City and contribute, all in his power, to aid in the good work of developing its wonderful resources. In this respect he plays the part of a valuable and useful citizen, and as such commands the respect of the community of which he has been an exemplary member."
December 20, 1889, Times-Picayune, New Orleans
"FUNERAL OF DAVID BIDWELL
The interment in greenwood Cemetery.
The funeral of David Bidwell, manager of the Academy of Music and owner of the St. Charles Theatre, took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, adjoining the Academy of Music, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. All the local theatrical managers and most of the actors now in the city were also present.
The remains, enclosed in a handsome casket and surrounded by a large number of beautiful floral offerings, were exposed to view in the cozy parlor of the Bidwell home.
Rev. Dr. Thos. R. Markham, of the Lafayette Presbyterian church, conducted the obsequies and preached a sermon appropriate to the occasion.
The pallbearers were Messrs. E. Howard McCaleb, L. Graham, B. R. Shackelford, Frederic Mauge, Andrew Hero, Jr., and Nat Burbank. In the cortege were noticed Manager Henry Greenwall of the Grand Opera House, Manager J. M. Gilbert of the St. charles Theatre, Manager J. R. Lowden of the Avenue Theatre, Manager Frederic Mauge of the French Opera House, Signor Farunta, Colonel J. O. Nixon, Ex-Governor John McEnery, Judge A. G. Brice, Captain W. H. Beanham, Geo. L. Bright, Sam'l M. Todd, Dr. A. Viet, J. W. Fairfax, J. Pinckney Smith, Anthony Roig, and Fred and Paul Manberret.
The interment took place at Greenwood cemetery, where the handsome floral tributes were placed upont he grave of the departed. The flowers offered included a floral harp from Mrs. H. Bidwell and son, anchor and crown from Mr. J. M. Gilbert, pillow from Mr. A. Roig, cross and crown from fred Mauberrot and employes of the Academy of Music, anchor from Dr. Geo. K. Pratt, lyre from J. W. Fairfax, Lilies and forget-me-nots from Mrs. Nat Burbank, anchor from Signor Farauta, crown from B. R. Shackelford, cushion from Mrs. L Soards and cut flowers from Mrs. Sandford.
At the tome Rev. Dr. Markham delivered a simple prayer, and in beautiful greenwood the dead was left to rest."
From the book "Jewell's Crescent City, Illustrated by Edwin Jewell published 1873
"DAVID BIDWELL
In the theatrical world no name is more familiar or better known than that of Mr. D. Bidwell. Recognized throughout the country as one of the most enterprising and successful managers of public entertainments of the present day, he has achieved this reputation in a comparatively short space of time. Embarking in life at an early age he was thrown upon his own resources and forced to carve out his own future. That his career in life so far has been eminently successful, is fully established by his present influential and wealthy position. Mr. Bidwell was born in the town of Stuyvesant, Columbia Co, N. Y., in the year 1821. He was educated at the Kinderhook Seminary, and after leaving school, joined his father, Alex. Bidwell, who was at that time commander of a steamer on the Hudson River. After a term of service as clerk upon his father's boats, he became the proprietor of the Empire House, just in the rear of the Astor House, a place famous in the days of the Presidential Campaign of 1844, the year in which the noted Empire Club was organized and located at this place. In 1846, Mr. Bidwell came to New Orleans and engaged in business with his brother, Mr. .H. Bidwell, as ship chandlers, under the style of H. Bidwell & Co. In 1852 the partnership was dissolved, when Mr. David Bidwell became the proprietor of the Phoenix House. In 1853 Mr. Bidwell took charge of the property now known as the "Academy of Music," and acted as agent for the proprietor in renting it to combination theatrical companies until 1856, when, in partnership with Spaulding & Rogers, he became the proprietor and manager of this theatre, and has continued to control and direct it until the present time, when he is the sole proprietor.
Mr. Bidwell's theatrical associations have not been confined exclusively to New Orleans. In 1867 he organized and took charge of the American Champion Circus Company and gave a series of performances in Europe, which created a great furore in the amusement circles of Paris. In connection with Dr. Spaulding, Mr. Bidwell also built the Olympic Theatre, in St. Louis, in 1867-8', and in 1869, with the same partners, he became interested in the New Memphis Theatre and the Mobile Theatre. Besides the present management of the "Academy of Music," Mr. Bidwell is the sole owner of the author's playwright of the Black Crook for a large portion of the country, and with one of the largest traveling combination companies ever organized, is making the tour of the United States, giving representations of this gorgeous spectacle. One secret of Mr. Bidwell's success is his thorough knowledge of the people of New Orleans and the peculiarities of their tastes, acquired by a long residence in their midst. Knowing their fancy he has always exerted himself to the utmost to please and gratify them. Money, time and labor have all been freely used to give éclat to every entertainment prepared by Mr. Bidwell for the citizens of New Orleans. That his efforts in this particular have been abundantly successful, is evidenced by the fact that he stands in the front rank of his profession, and is deemed the most successful theatrical manager in the country. Whilst catering to the amusement-loving portion of the people, Mr. Bidwell is not unmindful of the general interests and welfare of the entire city. His contributions for public works and improvements, for railroads and other enterprises, are liberal and numerous. Having accumulated a fortune here, thoroughly identified with every interest of the city, it is quite natural and proper that he should feel a deep concern for the future prosperity of the Crescent City and contribute, all in his power, to aid in the good work of developing its wonderful resources. In this respect he plays the part of a valuable and useful citizen, and as such commands the respect of the community of which he has been an exemplary member."
"FUNERAL OF DAVID BIDWELL
The interment in greenwood Cemetery.
The funeral of David Bidwell, manager of the Academy of Music and owner of the St. Charles Theatre, took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, adjoining the Academy of Music, and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. All the local theatrical managers and most of the actors now in the city were also present.
The remains, enclosed in a handsome casket and surrounded by a large number of beautiful floral offerings, were exposed to view in the cozy parlor of the Bidwell home.
Rev. Dr. Thos. R. Markham, of the Lafayette Presbyterian church, conducted the obsequies and preached a sermon appropriate to the occasion.
The pallbearers were Messrs. E. Howard McCaleb, L. Graham, B. R. Shackelford, Frederic Mauge, Andrew Hero, Jr., and Nat Burbank. In the cortege were noticed Manager Henry Greenwall of the Grand Opera House, Manager J. M. Gilbert of the St. charles Theatre, Manager J. R. Lowden of the Avenue Theatre, Manager Frederic Mauge of the French Opera House, Signor Farunta, Colonel J. O. Nixon, Ex-Governor John McEnery, Judge A. G. Brice, Captain W. H. Beanham, Geo. L. Bright, Sam'l M. Todd, Dr. A. Viet, J. W. Fairfax, J. Pinckney Smith, Anthony Roig, and Fred and Paul Manberret.
The interment took place at Greenwood cemetery, where the handsome floral tributes were placed upont he grave of the departed. The flowers offered included a floral harp from Mrs. H. Bidwell and son, anchor and crown from Mr. J. M. Gilbert, pillow from Mr. A. Roig, cross and crown from fred Mauberrot and employes of the Academy of Music, anchor from Dr. Geo. K. Pratt, lyre from J. W. Fairfax, Lilies and forget-me-nots from Mrs. Nat Burbank, anchor from Signor Farauta, crown from B. R. Shackelford, cushion from Mrs. L Soards and cut flowers from Mrs. Sandford.
At the tome Rev. Dr. Markham delivered a simple prayer, and in beautiful greenwood the dead was left to rest."
From the book "Jewell's Crescent City, Illustrated by Edwin Jewell published 1873
"DAVID BIDWELL
In the theatrical world no name is more familiar or better known than that of Mr. D. Bidwell. Recognized throughout the country as one of the most enterprising and successful managers of public entertainments of the present day, he has achieved this reputation in a comparatively short space of time. Embarking in life at an early age he was thrown upon his own resources and forced to carve out his own future. That his career in life so far has been eminently successful, is fully established by his present influential and wealthy position. Mr. Bidwell was born in the town of Stuyvesant, Columbia Co, N. Y., in the year 1821. He was educated at the Kinderhook Seminary, and after leaving school, joined his father, Alex. Bidwell, who was at that time commander of a steamer on the Hudson River. After a term of service as clerk upon his father's boats, he became the proprietor of the Empire House, just in the rear of the Astor House, a place famous in the days of the Presidential Campaign of 1844, the year in which the noted Empire Club was organized and located at this place. In 1846, Mr. Bidwell came to New Orleans and engaged in business with his brother, Mr. .H. Bidwell, as ship chandlers, under the style of H. Bidwell & Co. In 1852 the partnership was dissolved, when Mr. David Bidwell became the proprietor of the Phoenix House. In 1853 Mr. Bidwell took charge of the property now known as the "Academy of Music," and acted as agent for the proprietor in renting it to combination theatrical companies until 1856, when, in partnership with Spaulding & Rogers, he became the proprietor and manager of this theatre, and has continued to control and direct it until the present time, when he is the sole proprietor.
Mr. Bidwell's theatrical associations have not been confined exclusively to New Orleans. In 1867 he organized and took charge of the American Champion Circus Company and gave a series of performances in Europe, which created a great furore in the amusement circles of Paris. In connection with Dr. Spaulding, Mr. Bidwell also built the Olympic Theatre, in St. Louis, in 1867-8', and in 1869, with the same partners, he became interested in the New Memphis Theatre and the Mobile Theatre. Besides the present management of the "Academy of Music," Mr. Bidwell is the sole owner of the author's playwright of the Black Crook for a large portion of the country, and with one of the largest traveling combination companies ever organized, is making the tour of the United States, giving representations of this gorgeous spectacle. One secret of Mr. Bidwell's success is his thorough knowledge of the people of New Orleans and the peculiarities of their tastes, acquired by a long residence in their midst. Knowing their fancy he has always exerted himself to the utmost to please and gratify them. Money, time and labor have all been freely used to give éclat to every entertainment prepared by Mr. Bidwell for the citizens of New Orleans. That his efforts in this particular have been abundantly successful, is evidenced by the fact that he stands in the front rank of his profession, and is deemed the most successful theatrical manager in the country. Whilst catering to the amusement-loving portion of the people, Mr. Bidwell is not unmindful of the general interests and welfare of the entire city. His contributions for public works and improvements, for railroads and other enterprises, are liberal and numerous. Having accumulated a fortune here, thoroughly identified with every interest of the city, it is quite natural and proper that he should feel a deep concern for the future prosperity of the Crescent City and contribute, all in his power, to aid in the good work of developing its wonderful resources. In this respect he plays the part of a valuable and useful citizen, and as such commands the respect of the community of which he has been an exemplary member."
Gravesite Details
Age 68, Name on Plot, Date of Burial 12/19/1889, Ref: Cemetery Records
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