Monroe and West Monroe in the 1960s.

Well this one is stunning! I decided to see what new items are available on the Internet Archives and I found a glimpse into what Ouachita parish looked like in the 1960s. It seems like someone has uploaded an old Super 8 family movie of a family that filmed a bit in Monroe. Go to … Continue reading Monroe and West Monroe in the 1960s. →

Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys Had Two Other Locations!

Christmas each year for Boomer and Generation X kids of Northeast Louisiana, brings thoughts of the old Howard Griffin Land O'Toys. As I researched the old store in the papers, I found that there were two other locations that the Griffin family opened up on Louisville and in the old Twin City mall! I didn't … Continue reading Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys Had Two Other Locations! →

Southern Equipment & Tractor Company

The above postcard I found and bought off of Ebay. The business stood roughly where Monroe Rubber and Gasket Company sits now. Looking at the cars, i would guess this was done in the 40's or 50's.

Jack McCall Performs at the Village

Was I the only one who didn't know this? I found this ad in a 1967 paper stating that Jack McCall would be performing at the Village Restaurant & Lounge. I didn't know he was anything other than the grouchy morning news reporter I grew up watching on KNOE!

Old Glory Tourist Sleepers

I bought this postcard from eBay back in September. This business was located where the Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union is now. According to newspaper articles, it opened in January 1942. It was owned by Mr. J.L. Warren. There were fifteen units (cabins?) which offered beauty rest mattresses, "modern ventilation" (whatever that means!) and hot … Continue reading Old Glory Tourist Sleepers →

Louisville Avenue Christmas Parade

Merry Christmas! It is that time of year again! These photos are of the Monroe Christmas parade of 1970. Mr. Sale was standing on Louisville Avenue near Gibson's. I am just amazed at the crowds! https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/search/Christmas?type=edismax&cp=oplib-bsc%3Acollection https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/search/Christmas?type=edismax&cp=oplib-bsc%3Acollection

Aluminum Enterprises

This photo from the Bob Sale collection was published in the Monroe Morning World on May 22, 1960. This company had just opened a branch office at 3219 Louisville Ave. None of the employees are identified, but the manager was listed as Tom Deason. This company sold aluminum doors, screens, shutters and siding for the … Continue reading Aluminum Enterprises →

Louisville Avenue, 1926

Louisville Avenue doesn't look like this anymore! These houses were all demolished or moved when Louisville became a business district around the 1940's.

The North Side Service Station

This once stood at the corner of 3rd and Louisville around WWII. When I zoomed in on the sign in the window, it gave me the name of the gas station: Using that name, I found an ad for the grand opening of the station in 1935. Grand opening ad in the March 1, 1935 … Continue reading The North Side Service Station →

“New” Five Points

This is an interesting aerial shot looking straight up DeSiard. Louisville curves off to the left. It may not look familiar, since the 165 overpass is not there yet! Do you see ULM (Northeast Jr. College back then) off in the distance? This area is called Five points, or New Five Points. The old Five … Continue reading “New” Five Points →