Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Author: Lora Diane Peppers

  • The Corner Bar and Cafe

    This building is a head scratcher! It looks very similar to the old Alexander Hotel (now Harvey’s Dance Hall) but several things are off. I’m at a loss as to…

  • Homes on Walnut

  • Sugar Bros. Co., Ltd., Wholesale Grocers

    Yes, this is the old Poolside Shop building on Walnut. It will soon be refurbished into a boutique hotel. Lets hope it can be brought back to this splendid condition!

  • South Grand Street

    What strikes me about this view is how crowded it looks! Buildings as far as the eye can see. Dirt road and hitching posts for your horse (no cars or…

  • Ouachita Valley Bottling Works, Ltd.

    Wouldn’t you love to have one of those Coca-Cola boxes? By the way, my blog is now one year old. Thanks so much for reading and commenting this past year!

  • Monroe Hardware Co., Ltd.

    This building was at the corner of DeSiard and St. John.

  • The Keller Grocer Co. Ltd.

    The business description said that they are, “…situated directly upon the tracks of the Iron Mountain and V.S.&P. railroads, the tracks of these two great systems running directly up to…

  • J.Y. Covington Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer and the Silver King Saloon

    This one was located in the 100 block of North Grand street in the triangular lot across the street from the old Southern Hardware. You can find many of Covington’s…

  • J.S. Bloch Wholesale and Retail Wines, Liquors, Beers, Cigars

    Everyone should know this building. Most people know it today as Cotton’s Restaurant. The wood floors and ceilings, along with the columns are still there. I have heard the bar…

  • Consolidated Ice Company

    This building once sat next to where the Children’s Museum is now on Walnut. It was a major tourist attraction when it opened. People were fascinated by getting ice in…