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Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Information on Ouachita parish history and genealogy resources.

  • African-American History
  • DeSiard Street
  • Confederate Veterans
  • Jackson Street
  • St. John Street
  • South Grand Street
  • Hotels in Monroe
  • West Monroe History
  • Funeral Homes
  • Paramount Theater
  • Sidney W. Saunders
  • Railroad
  • Trenton Street
  • Grand Street
  • Mayors of Monroe
  • Mayors of West Monroe
  • Mayors of Richwood
  • Grammont Street
  • Pink Penthouse
  • Walnut Street
  • Virginia Hotel

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Hotel Alvis Barber Shop

When I saw this photo come up for auction on Ebay, I knew I had to have it! The Hotel Alvis Barber Shop, 1939. Glued to the back , on Hotel Alvis letterhead, was the following description. Bracketed names are who I have identified with research. Hotel Alvis Barber Shop. This Picture taken Aug. 17 … Continue reading Hotel Alvis Barber Shop →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 1 Minute

Turn of the Century DeSiard

This is a rare, grainy photo I found!  It shows men erecting a pole (probably electric!) on the corner of Jackson and DeSiard Streets.  To give you an idea, the vacant lot is where the Central Bank and Trust Company building is now.  You can see Kaliski Music Company in the back.  The building later … Continue reading Turn of the Century DeSiard →

ouachitaparishhistory Uncategorized Leave a comment November 13, 2018November 12, 2018 1 Minute
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