Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Tag: Grand Street

  • A Man Horsewhipped in Monroe For Hitting on a Young Woman

    This one made my eyebrows rise when I read it. See for yourself: New Orleans Times-Picayune, November 18, 1902, Page 16 MONROE.A Masher Severely Castigated ByTwo Brothers. Monroe, La., Nov.…

  • The Ferd Levi Building

    You may not recognize the name of the building listed on the description, but I guarantee you know the building! Most long-time residents still refer to it as the Ferd…

  • DeSiard Street Circa 1905

    This is the intersection of Grand and DeSiard Streets. The Hip Marks building is on the right. It is now the site of Henry Bry Park.

  • Grand Street Circa 1920

    Great little postcard showing Grand Street. The red building on the left is the Monroe Hotel.

  • Monroe Fire of 1871 Part 2

    This is a second view of the 1871 fire.  The Ouachita Telegraph posted the following article about Mealy’s photos in the January 27, 1872 issue:   We are indebted to…