Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Tag: Trenton Street

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…