Author: Lora Diane Peppers
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Antique Alley History
Great little history video showing the story behind several of the buildings and stores along Trenton Street in West Monroe, known as Antique Alley.
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The History of the Central Bank Building
Another great video of the history of the Central Bank Building.
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The Virginia Hotel Building Restoration
I remember this building when it was used as a state office building. At the time, I marveled at the white marble staircases and knew there was a jewel hidden…
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Georgia Tucker Elementary
This is a wonderful documentary on the history and restoration of the old Georgia Tucker Elementary School, located in Monroe’s Historic Garden District.
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The History of Vantage Tower
Vantage did a great history on the building they now occupy on DeSiard Street! Many long time residents remember it as the Ouachita National Bank.
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1922 Squeedunk – The Alma Mater
Reading this put a smile on my face! What an Alma Mater! I would love to hear it sung at Neville!
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1922 Squeedunk – Views above Anna Grey Noe Park
Well, no. The title is a bit misleading. The pictures were probably taken from the top of the old Monroe City High School, which is where Anna Grey Noe park…
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1922 Squeedunk – Downtown Monroe
Never heard of the Squeedunk yearbook? Well, that is because it eventually was renamed the Monroyan. That’s right, this was the yearbook for the old Monroe City High School. This…
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1930 Roarer – Downtown Monroe
The above photo is an ad for the Monroe Engraving Company published on the last page of the yearbook. It shows DeSiard Street from the Endom Bridge. Wow!
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 