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Paul Harvey Comes To Monroe
In 1969, Paul Harvey visited Monroe and did one of his radio programs from KNOE studios. Stuffed in the vertical files of the Ouachita Parish Public Library were several flyers…
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Crescent Bend Advertising Brochure – 1924
Another old brochure advertised the opening of the Crescent Bend addition lands for homes. Included in the description was the below crude map showing where it was. That area is…
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A Monroe Travel Guide
This little brochure was printed in the early 1920’s. It showcased to businesses and travelers what Monroe had to offer. I copied the front cover and a couple of pages…
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1940 Traffic Regulations
Stuffed in one of the files of the Ouachita Parish Public Library was a booklet detailing the traffic regulations in Monroe in 1940. I found this page on turning signals…
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The Lotus Club, circa 1925
The below page comes from a magazine called “Monroe “Life””, published around 1925. It shows a photo of the interior of the Lotus Club, which is still operating at the…
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Lewiston, LA – The Ouachita Town That Never Was
In 1819, the Louisiana State Legislature created the town of Lewiston in Ouachita Parish. It was just up the Ouachita from Monroe. No maps of it exist. The description of…
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The News-Star Building
Go down Art Alley sometime and look to your right. This beautiful building is still there! It is now the site of Aubrey Hall and Christian Radio Station, 88.7 FM…
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Fink’s
Sadly, right next door to yesterday’s picture, was Fink’s. Most people knew Fink the Tailor. The building isn’t there.
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J.C. Penney Building, 1958
How about the J.C. Penney building, which is now the Affinity Health Corporate Annex? Very pretty building! it now has a New Orleans style balcony along the second floor.
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Further Adventures in the Vertical Files…
I found a travel brochure dating to 1958, detailing what Monroe had to offer. When you unfolded it, the center had photos of some of the businesses around town. I’ll…
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 