St. Francis Hospital, circa 1920.

Father Enaut, St. Francis Hospital Benefactor.

Father Enaut lived and worked in Monroe most of his life. He took over duties as Priest of St. Matthew church when Father Gergeaud died in the 1870s. He saw a need for a hospital and donated his own land and money to start one.

List of Franciscan Sisters who have Worked at St. Francis Hospital.

I recently had a relative in the hospital, which gave me a chance to browse their photo collection that lines the hallway of the first floor. I will post some of them in the coming days. Firstly though, is this lovely tribute to all the Sisters who have worked in the hospital since 1913. The … Continue reading List of Franciscan Sisters who have Worked at St. Francis Hospital. →

St. Francis Hospital

How about this view of the original St. Francis Hospital? Judging from the car out front, I would guess this was taken in the early 1920's.

1922 Squeedunk – Views above Anna Grey Noe Park

Well, no. The title is a bit misleading. The pictures were probably taken from the top of the old Monroe City High School, which is where Anna Grey Noe park is now. You can see Grace Church, The Methodist Episcopal Church and St. Francis Hospital pictured. I haven't quite figured out what the bottom left … Continue reading 1922 Squeedunk – Views above Anna Grey Noe Park →

Ouachita Parish Public Library

Ouachita Parish Public Library's second home on Jackson Street. The above photo was taken probably in the 1940's in front of the former home of Anna Ruth Meyer. She had donated it to the city of Monroe for use as a public library. It was eventually torn down in the 60's and a new facility … Continue reading Ouachita Parish Public Library →

St. Francis Hospital

This is a very rare early photo of the original St. Francis Hospital. It was built in 1912 due to the efforts of Father Enaut of St. Matthew Catholic Church.