City Grocery on Catalpa

This looks like it was taken in the 1920's. The store opened in March, 1921 at 104 Catalpa Street, "Behind the Phoenix Drug Store". It was owned by Mr. James L. Folmer, whom I believe is the man behind the register on the right. Later in the 1920's, "... & Market" was added to the … Continue reading City Grocery on Catalpa →

Ouachita Parish High School Homecoming Parade, circa 1959

I found this photo in the 1960 Roarer yearbook. I think it was probably the homecoming parade, since the float has something about "Ski Bearkats..." Ruston perhaps? The float and band are right at the corner of DeSiard and Catalpa streets. You can see Bell's Pharmacy, Dew Music Co., Silverstein's Women's Clothing, Keene's Shoe Store, … Continue reading Ouachita Parish High School Homecoming Parade, circa 1959 →

A Stall Inside the Old Monroe City Market

Junior Chamber of Commerce Bubble Blowing Contest – 1946

Our grandparents and great grandparents knew how to party! On September 28, 1946, the Junior Chamber of Commerce threw what they called a "Big Teen-Age Party" at the new teen recreation center over the old USO. The City Directory for 1945-46 says the USO was at 113-15 Catalpa Street. That is either the old Club … Continue reading Junior Chamber of Commerce Bubble Blowing Contest – 1946 →

First Presbyterian Church

I found this postcard on Halloween in an Antique Alley store. This was at the corner of Grammont and Catalpa, right behind St. Matthew where a parking lot is now. It reminds me a lot like the Methodist Episcopal Church building! Gorgeous! Wanna know what it looked like in a real photo? Take a look … Continue reading First Presbyterian Church →