The E.E. Johnson Service Station

This postcard is a rare one from the 1920's. When I saw it come up for sale on eBay, I had to have it! It came in last month. The postmark on the back is dated 1929. The first mention of the E.E. Johnson Service Station in the local newspapers came in 1926. This site … Continue reading The E.E. Johnson Service Station →

West Monroe State Bank

I think this building stood right next to what is now the Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast on Trenton Street, West Monroe. That is from a 1913 Sanborn Fire Insurance map. It could also be the Hatchell Building which was the West Monroe State Bank at one time. It just doesn't look quite right to … Continue reading West Monroe State Bank →

Trenton Street

The three story building on the left is now the bed and breakfast across from the old Rialto. Neat!

Trenton Street Parade, circa 1955

This very blurry image shows Trenton Street around 1955. The crowd seems to be waiting on a parade. Trenton Street was hopping around this time!

Antique Alley History

Great little history video showing the story behind several of the buildings and stores along Trenton Street in West Monroe, known as Antique Alley. https://youtu.be/L0QgbVydGbw

Trenton Street – Circa 1940

This is a great view of Trenton Street from the collection of the State Library: https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/state-lhp%3A3972 . To give you an idea of where this was taken, the cross street is Natchitoches. You can see the Hatchell building on the right.

West Monroe Meat Market

This business was in the 200 block of Trenton Street in West Monroe, and was owned by G.L. Mills.

West Monroe 4th of July Parade, 1904

This was identified, "First Prize in parade on Trenton Street, July 4th, 1904, Mrs. Louise Williams, Mrs. Silvia Cooley." In the background can be seen the G.B. Haynes building, which had been built four years earlier. It is now known as the Hatchell building.

R. P. Benson, Jr. Feed Sale and Livery Stable

On the back of this photocopy was written, "200 Block Trenton, West Monroe, LA".

West Monroe State Bank/Hatchells Building

The above photo is of the West Monroe State Bank building, which is now known as Hatchell's Building on Trenton Street in West Monroe. It was built around 1900 by G.B. Haynes. The building is now being remodeled as retail space and apartments.