Dr. Nothacker (1860-1934) was the physician for Bethlehem Orphan Asylum, opened in 1881. The exact dates of his service are not known, but he was there long enough to be the doctor featured in the “CENTENNIAL SOUVENIR BOOKLET FOR THE LUTHERAN BETHLEHEM ORPHAN ASYLUM,” reproduced here, complete with many photos of the grounds and children.

The building itself was on the corner of St. Peter and Andry Streets, now in the Lower 9th Ward, in the Holy Cross neighborhood. At the time, that location would have been very much out in the country, well outside of town.

The Nothacker family’s final resting place in St. Vincent’s cemetery is only minutes away from the spot, though the building was demolished demolished ago.

Their tomb has the distinction of having one of the most sheepish looking angels in the city: