Boley School Photos

Did you or your family go to Boley between 1970 - 71? I highly recommend looking at these: https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/search/Boley?type=edismax&cp=oplib-bsc%3Acollection I especially love the photo of the mascot!

Grace Episcopal Tots Visit the Train Depot

This one is dated February, 1965. I did find another photo in the News-Star that month which was captioned with the statement that the St. Christopher Day School at Grace Episcopal was visiting Ruston via a train! You can see the T.M. Parker building (New York Hardware) in the background located on DeSiard street. https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-bsc%3A32

Imperial Gas Station

The Imperial Gas Station was located at 621 Jackson Street. Behind it through the trees, you can just make out the top floor of the Roland Filhiol house on Stone Avenue! This photo was taken circa 1965. When the Interstate was built nearby, residents were complaining that the off ramp was too steep and cars … Continue reading Imperial Gas Station →

Fields Department Store Window

Anyone remember the old Fields Department store at it's DeSiard Street Location? Here is a picture showing a window display in 1959. How many people bought their Sunday best clothes inside those doors? https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-bsc%3A29

Claiborne Baptist Church Congregation in 1962

This photo was dated in 1962. The church building on DeFreese Rd. in West Monroe now houses a church called "The Gathering". https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-bsc%3A25

First Baptist Church Monroe

Here is another photo we have showing a group of children with their care givers in front of the doors of First Baptist Church, Monroe in 1964. You can see St. Matthew in the background, looking down Grammont Street. None of the people in the photo are identified. https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-bsc%3A30 This second photo shows the interior … Continue reading First Baptist Church Monroe →

The Clover Leaf Dairy

Anyone remember the old Clover Leaf Dairy which stood in the 1800 block of Louisville Avenue? In the 1960's or so, the Monroe Boy's Club took a tour of the facility and had their picture taken in front of the building. You can see that picture here: https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-bsc%3A10 .

The Architecture of the North Louisiana River Parishes

I have seen this book several times before. If you are interested in the architecture styles of some of the buildings in Ouachita parish, this book is for you! It is now digitized here: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/65859/65859-h/65859-h.htm There are several historic Ouachita buildings profiled in this book along with drawings.

Walking Tour of old Cottonport

A few years ago, the Downtown West Monroe Revitalization Group created a pamphlet guide to the historic buildings and sites in the Antique Alley area of West Monroe. The pamphlet is online here: https://www.downtownwestmonroe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Walking-Tour-Brochure_FINAL.pdf . It is chocked full of historic data! I encourage you to print out the guide and take a walking tour … Continue reading Walking Tour of old Cottonport →

Mahalia Jackson Comes to Monroe

In 1970, the Queen of Gospel herself, Mahalia Jackson sang at the Monroe Civic Center. Mayor Jack Howard presented her with a Pacemaker Bracelet and rolled out the red carpet for her. Mrs. Irma DeTiege took her around town and they made visits to several local pastors in the area. Among the songs Mrs. Jackson … Continue reading Mahalia Jackson Comes to Monroe →