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Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Information on Ouachita parish history and genealogy resources.

  • African-American History
  • DeSiard Street
  • Confederate Veterans
  • Jackson Street
  • St. John Street
  • South Grand Street
  • Hotels in Monroe
  • West Monroe History
  • Funeral Homes
  • Paramount Theater
  • Sidney W. Saunders
  • Railroad
  • Trenton Street
  • Grand Street
  • Mayors of Monroe
  • Mayors of West Monroe
  • Mayors of Richwood
  • Grammont Street
  • Pink Penthouse
  • Walnut Street
  • Virginia Hotel

Tag: Harrison Street

Harrison Street in 1917

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment July 8, 2022June 22, 2022 1 Minute

Downtown Monroe, 1972

Who would have thought that two photos of downtown Monroe in the summer of 1972, could be found in the collection of a New York art museum? The Metropolitan Museum of Art no less! Today, on the 151st anniversary of their opening, I thought I would share a Monroe item found in their collection! The … Continue reading Downtown Monroe, 1972 →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 1 Minute

Harrison Street

This is a very unique photo, looking straight up Harrison street all the way to Jackson. You can see the Jewish Temple with the ten commandment tablets at the top, with the Rabbi's house next to it. The site is now where Frances Tower sits. You can see the Palace department store on the left. … Continue reading Harrison Street →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment January 13, 2020January 6, 2020 1 Minute
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