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Ouachita Valley Bottling Works, Ltd.
Wouldn’t you love to have one of those Coca-Cola boxes? By the way, my blog is now one year old. Thanks so much for reading and commenting this past year!
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Monroe Hardware Co., Ltd.
This building was at the corner of DeSiard and St. John.
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The Keller Grocer Co. Ltd.
The business description said that they are, “…situated directly upon the tracks of the Iron Mountain and V.S.&P. railroads, the tracks of these two great systems running directly up to…
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J.Y. Covington Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealer and the Silver King Saloon
This one was located in the 100 block of North Grand street in the triangular lot across the street from the old Southern Hardware. You can find many of Covington’s…
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J.S. Bloch Wholesale and Retail Wines, Liquors, Beers, Cigars
Everyone should know this building. Most people know it today as Cotton’s Restaurant. The wood floors and ceilings, along with the columns are still there. I have heard the bar…
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Consolidated Ice Company
This building once sat next to where the Children’s Museum is now on Walnut. It was a major tourist attraction when it opened. People were fascinated by getting ice in…
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Allen’s Pharmacy
Allen’s Pharmacy was a very well known drug store in Monroe. It was located in the 200 block of DeSiard street. I love the fact you could buy your medicine…
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A.S. Kuhn Whiskies & Wine
This building was located in the area where the Paramount theater would be built. Just look at all that dark wood and carving detail on the bar! I wonder what…
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Monroe skyline, 1905
Our first photos from the Monroe Illustrated were labeled, “BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE CITY.” The first caption stated it was a view of City of Monroe from City School Tower.…
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Monroe Illustrated
Back in 1905, a businessmen’s club in Monroe called the Progressive League decided to showcase what Monroe had to offer. Inside this little newspaper was 76 pages chocked full of…
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 