Another old photo I found on the Internet is an interior shot of the Kornmann Meat Market, located inside the old Monroe City Market building where People's Homestead building now stands. Mr. William W. Kornmann is behind the counter.
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A Stall Inside the Old Monroe City Market
Market House Restaurant
Picture of the front of the Market House Restaurant circa 1914. Taken from a newspaper clipping. None of the individuals are identified. News-Star, December 16, 1911 The Market House Restaurant is conveniently located in the City Market House on DeSiard street and it is under the able and progressive management of the proprietor, Mr. Will … Continue reading Market House Restaurant
DeSiard Street circa 1910
Imagine getting stuck behind this caravan in rush hour traffic! William A. Bozone's Grocery is the building on the left. According to the 1912 City Directory, it was located at 339 DeSiard Street. On the far right, upper corner, you can make out the tower of the City Market (where People's Homestead building is now). … Continue reading DeSiard Street circa 1910
Monroe City Market
In 1904, Mayor Forsythe had big plans for Monroe. The city needed a new jail, city hall a streetcar system and a city market. He brought before the citizens of Monroe a mil tax to help pay for it all. Against very stiff opposition, it passed on June 16th. The first day of operations for … Continue reading Monroe City Market
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 