An Early City “Bus”!

DeSiard Street at the Turn of the Century

This is a super rare postcard I bought off of eBay a few weeks ago. The photographer is standing in the 100 block of DeSiard Street, with their back to the bridge. W.B. & I. Smith on the right was located at 112 DeSiard. They opened the store in 1905. Just down from it a … Continue reading DeSiard Street at the Turn of the Century →

Endom Livery is torn down.

30 May 1922 News-Star

Endom Livery Stable

The above building was built in 1878 by Frederick Endom. He and his brother were German emigrants who settled in Monroe just before the Civil War broke out. Fred was a very well respected figure in Monroe. His prominence soon led him into politics, where he eventually served several terms as Monroe's mayor. The Livery … Continue reading Endom Livery Stable →