Grammont and South Grand Near the Turn of the Last Century

I love this photo postcard! What you are looking at is the corner of Grammont and South Grand Streets, taken from the top of the City Hall bell tower. On the right is the Meyer Brothers Warehouse [torn down in 1921], straight ahead is the big white building that was Central Savings Bank & Trust … Continue reading Grammont and South Grand Near the Turn of the Last Century →

The Monroe Elks Baseball Team – 1920

I found the above photo in a 1950 newspaper article. After doing a little research, I found that back in 1920, Mr. Haas was the coach of the Monroe Elks and their opening game was held at Forsythe Park on May 23, 1920. I would venture to guess it was taken that day. Baseball was … Continue reading The Monroe Elks Baseball Team – 1920 →

The Elks Club Lodge – 1908

A week ago today, I was going to bid on the below rare postcard so that it could be added to the library's collection. Unfortunately, the bidding got too rich for my blood and it escaped. Such a loss to history! I did some research and found that the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks had … Continue reading The Elks Club Lodge – 1908 →

Flower Parade “Float” 1910

I have seen this one around. Today the photo turned 110 years old. Every year to kick off the Monroe Fair, there would be a parade through Monroe. The above was a "float" decked out in flowers. I don't know where it was taken, but that looks like the Ouachita River in the background. Forsythe … Continue reading Flower Parade “Float” 1910 →

Elk’s Club Interior

Here is another very rare postcard of Monroe, showing the interior of the Elks Club House. It was located at 200 South Grand Street at the corner of Grammont. The site of this building is now a parking lot. This room looks GORGEOUS! Look for a postcard towards the end of next month showing an … Continue reading Elk’s Club Interior →