City Coney Island

This is the building that housed Tail Gators, across the street from the site of the Downtown Billiards Parlor. The address (as you see in the window) was 519 DeSiard Street. Just LOOK at that car!

Monroe and West Monroe in the 1960s.

Well this one is stunning! I decided to see what new items are available on the Internet Archives and I found a glimpse into what Ouachita parish looked like in the 1960s. It seems like someone has uploaded an old Super 8 family movie of a family that filmed a bit in Monroe. Go to … Continue reading Monroe and West Monroe in the 1960s. →

Gay’s Menswear

This photo appeared in the News-Star on February 18, 1989.

Sugar Brothers Theater

This building would eventually become the Paramount!

The Lyceum Theater

This movie theater was opened in 1909 in the 100 block of DeSiard Street and was torn down around 1928. The building was only a couple of years old when this was taken! It is only the second photo of this building I have ever seen.

DeSiard (and 3rd?) Circa 1908

One of my newest eBay finds is this postcard, which was cancelled in 1908. From looking at the 1909 Sanborn fire maps, I have it tentatively identified as being taken at the corner of 3rd and DeSiard. You can see 3rd coming in on the right almost out of frame. The brick building was a … Continue reading DeSiard (and 3rd?) Circa 1908 →

February 25, 1984 Black History Month Parade

Carroll High School Drum Majors Daniel Kidd and Todd Johnson lead the band down DeSiard during the 1984 Black History parade, 41 years ago today.

Large Snowfall on DeSiard

76 years ago, downtown Monroe had a record snowfall of 9 inches. The below photo was taken from the Bernhardt building and published in the News Star Jan. 31, 1949.

Spatafora Pharmacy Grand Opening Announcement- March, 1927

This building still stands at the corner of DeSiard and N 8th streets, next to the DeSiard Street Shelter. I never realized the building was that old!

Merry Christmas!

I just wanted to share a beautiful ad from the News Star 100 years ago today! The issue was full of these Christmas greetings ads from local businesses! Isn't the artwork gorgeous! May your Christmas this year be filled with happiness. Thank you all so much for reading my little corner of the internet!