Merchant’s and Farmers Bank

Most of you know this building as the Austin's Restaurant building. The September 14, 1889 Ouachita Telegraph has the following article: A contract we learn has been entered into by the Merchant's and Farmer's Bank and Mr. H.C. Voss, the well known contractor, for the erection of a handsome two story building on the lot … Continue reading Merchant’s and Farmers Bank →

The Merchants and Farmers Bank

A couple of years ago, I finished transcribing the Worlds Fair edition of the Monroe Evening News, May 13, 1893. There were several very interesting engravings included in the newspaper of local businessmen and buildings. I like this one, because this building is still standing. It is known today as the Austin's restaurant building,, located … Continue reading The Merchants and Farmers Bank →