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. 17. - An intensely exciting episode happened this morning between 9 and 10 o'clock in Parker, Speed & Co.'s office, on Grand Street. It was … Continue reading A Man Horsewhipped in Monroe For Hitting on a Young Woman →

The Ferd Levi Building

Illustration from the 1893 Worlds Fair Edition, Monroe Evening News. 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 Levi building, but today, people know it as Cotton Restaurant. Before either one though, it … Continue reading The Ferd Levi Building →

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 Mr. Mealy for photographic views of the "Ruins of the City of Monroe," taken three days after the fire. One view is taken from the … Continue reading Monroe Fire of 1871 Part 2 →