The Frances Hotel

This is my second photo, showing the Frances Hotel. Such a gorgeous building! I am so glad it was saved! I cannot for the life of me, figure out what that object is on the bottom right behind the cars!

Monroe Skyline during the 1932 Flood

Back in July, three Griffin photos came up for auction. I bought them. I will share all three in the next three posts. This first one shows the Ouachita River side of Monroe taken from West Monroe. You can see the courthouse, the Frances, The City Hall and the Monroe Hotel (Penn) along the skyline. … Continue reading Monroe Skyline during the 1932 Flood →

The Destruction of the Old Monroe Post Office

57 years ago this month, the old Monroe Post Office building, which had been used as a Health Unit in later years, was torn down. It stood at the corner of Grammont and St. John. It was built in 1891 and was opened in 1892 at a cost of $75,000. While going through some of … Continue reading The Destruction of the Old Monroe Post Office →

Harrison Street in 1917

Frances Hotel Rumpus Room

Did you know the Frances Hotel had a beer bar? Yep! It was put in after prohibition. Later, a ladies cocktail room was added. The bar was made of mahogany and inlaid wood! I love the slogan in some of the old ads: "Where good fellows get together!"

Matchbook from the old Frances Hotel

This is another object from my collection. It is a matchbook from the Frances Hotel. It still has all of it's matches! The slogan, "follow the Beacon" is a reference to the bright red light on the top of the hotel. I have been told it could be seen for miles. You knew you were … Continue reading Matchbook from the old Frances Hotel →