The Monroe Ramada Inn

I remember this building as a kid. It stood next to Interstate 20, right off of Hwy. 165. It always stuck out, due to a story my dad told me once. The last time Elvis came to Monroe, Dad happened to be near the Ramada and saw Elvis with his entourage coming down the steps. … Continue reading The Monroe Ramada Inn →

Hotel Alvis

Another lost gem in Monroe is the Hotel Alvis. it was built in 1928 on the Northwest corner of DeSiard and North 5th Streets. It was seven stories tall with 125 rooms. Each room had a bathroom with hot and cold running water. It opened it's doors on May 20, 1929. In the 1960's it … Continue reading Hotel Alvis →