This one is a very old postcard. I would guess it is pre-1950. You can see the old city hall, the ONB and a few of the old churches that are no longer standing. Gorgeous view!
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Monroe Skyline, Circa 1960
I have seen the above postcard many times. It shows the Monroe skyline from the West Monroe side of the Ouachita River. Endom Bridge is in the foreground. Very pretty shot!
Gift of the Ouachita: A Film about the History of Ouachita Parish
Did you know that there is a film on the history of Monroe and the surrounding area? Back in 1955 or so, Dr. George Brian, a theater professor at Northeast College, decided on a huge project. He was going to create, with the help of his students and local actors, a thorough documentary of the … Continue reading Gift of the Ouachita: A Film about the History of Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish on the eve of war.
This is a very interesting write up about Ouachita Parish published in a New Orleans paper just before the Civil War would devastate the area. The New Orleans Crescent (New Orleans, LA) August 20, 1860 Page 1 LOUISIANA IN SLICES. NUMBER XXIII. The Parish of Ouachita. Monroe a Beautiful Town – Its People and its … Continue reading Ouachita Parish on the eve of war.
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 