Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Author: Lora Diane Peppers

  • Monroe Firemen’s Pension Fund

    This little plaque was found by a colleague in our files. It shows the Fire Station on Hudson lane in 1960. Neat little treasure!

  • A Relic of a Racist Era

    Oh boy. I didn’t know what I was getting into when I got this book. I found out about Blanche G. Oliver due to the library’s collection of WPA documents.…

  • Tonga Lounge

    This second shirt I found on Trenton brought back a strong memory, even though I never walked in the doors that I remember. I was too young! As a kid,…

  • Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys

    I found a couple of shirts last week in a shop on Trenton Street, and they brought back a flood of memories. This one was probably the most meaningful to…

  • Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home

    This photo is circa 1939.

  • Cock of the Walk Restaurant

    Neat little gem from the collection! Anyone remember this place? It was THE place to eat when I was a kid. The document is the size of a place mat,…

  • The Jewish Community in Monroe

    Back in 1903, The Jewish Historical Publishing Company compiled a book about the history of the Jews of Louisiana. It was full of information about Jewish communities around the state.…

  • West Monroe High School – circa 1960

    This is an unusual aerial photo of West Monroe High School. I think it has grown a bit since then!

  • Trenton Street Parade, circa 1955

    This very blurry image shows Trenton Street around 1955. The crowd seems to be waiting on a parade. Trenton Street was hopping around this time!

  • Sycamore Hall

    The last photo from the Tensas Delta book was one I recognized instantly! I have written about Sycamore Hall before. This was one of the most beautiful homes that ever…