Fire Department No. 3 – 1915

I think this is my favorite from the new collection! https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A816 Even the fire horses are identified! This building was located at the corner of 6th and Louisville. The building next to Shananigans sits on the site. Fire Department No. 1 was the Central Station downtown, but if you are wondering where No. 2 was, … Continue reading Fire Department No. 3 – 1915 →

The “Fire Horses” of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department

Back in the late 1800's, after the large 1871 fire, it was decided that Monroe needed a fire department. There were no motorized fire trucks back then, so horses were often commandeered from Endom's livery to pull the hose wagon and water pump. Ouachita got their own horses finally and horses were used up until … Continue reading The “Fire Horses” of the Ouachita Parish Fire Department →