West Monroe State Bank

I think this building stood right next to what is now the Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast on Trenton Street, West Monroe. That is from a 1913 Sanborn Fire Insurance map. It could also be the Hatchell Building which was the West Monroe State Bank at one time. It just doesn't look quite right to … Continue reading West Monroe State Bank →

Trenton Street – Circa 1940

This is a great view of Trenton Street from the collection of the State Library: https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/state-lhp%3A3972 . To give you an idea of where this was taken, the cross street is Natchitoches. You can see the Hatchell building on the right.

West Monroe 4th of July Parade, 1904

This was identified, "First Prize in parade on Trenton Street, July 4th, 1904, Mrs. Louise Williams, Mrs. Silvia Cooley." In the background can be seen the G.B. Haynes building, which had been built four years earlier. It is now known as the Hatchell building.

West Monroe State Bank/Hatchells Building

The above photo is of the West Monroe State Bank building, which is now known as Hatchell's Building on Trenton Street in West Monroe. It was built around 1900 by G.B. Haynes. The building is now being remodeled as retail space and apartments.