Buick Goes Around the World

Back in 1924, Buick decided to take one of it's cars on an around the world trip to prove that they are good cars and can take all driving conditions. On it's trip it was passed from dealership to dealership with only a spare tire and gas. When it arrived back in New York, it … Continue reading Buick Goes Around the World →

1928 Dedication of Bernstein Park

https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A5 I really love this one! Men in the photo, l to r: Mayor Arnold Bernstein, Dan Breard, Commissioner of Finance, P.A. Poag, City Treasurer and Will Atkinson, Commissioner of Streets and Parks. Of course, Bernstein Park is now the site of the Monroe Zoo.

The Klan Wanted to Have a Parade in Monroe on Mardi Gras Day.

In early February of 1925, Mayor Arnold Bernstein and Commissioner Will Atkinson received the following letter from a member of the Monroe KKK: Monroe, Louisiana,February 7th, 1925 To the Honorable Mayor and Commission Council,City of Monroe, Louisiana. Gentlemen: Monroe Klan No. 102, Knights of the Klu Klux Klan wish to hold a parade on the … Continue reading The Klan Wanted to Have a Parade in Monroe on Mardi Gras Day. →

Beit Ha-Chaim (Cemetery) of Congregation B’nai Israel

The Jewish cemetery has been the burial ground of Monroe's Jewish population for almost one hundred sixty years. On September 28, 1861, the present cemetery property was purchased from the Vicksburg, Shreveport, and Texas Railroad for the sum of $231.25 in cash. The deed stated that the "Hebrew burying ground" was to be located alongside … Continue reading Beit Ha-Chaim (Cemetery) of Congregation B’nai Israel →