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Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Information on Ouachita parish history and genealogy resources.

  • African-American History
  • DeSiard Street
  • Confederate Veterans
  • Jackson Street
  • St. John Street
  • South Grand Street
  • Hotels in Monroe
  • West Monroe History
  • Funeral Homes
  • Paramount Theater
  • Sidney W. Saunders
  • Railroad
  • Trenton Street
  • Grand Street
  • Mayors of Monroe
  • Mayors of West Monroe
  • Mayors of Richwood
  • Grammont Street
  • Pink Penthouse
  • Walnut Street
  • Virginia Hotel

Category: Monroe Hotels

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 →

ouachitaparishhistory Monroe Hotels, Uncategorized Leave a comment March 20, 2019May 3, 2019 1 Minute

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 →

ouachitaparishhistory Monroe Hotels, Uncategorized Leave a comment November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 1 Minute
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