Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys Had Two Other Locations!

Christmas each year for Boomer and Generation X kids of Northeast Louisiana, brings thoughts of the old Howard Griffin Land O'Toys. As I researched the old store in the papers, I found that there were two other locations that the Griffin family opened up on Louisville and in the old Twin City mall! I didn't … Continue reading Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys Had Two Other Locations! →

Tonga Lounge

This second shirt I found on Trenton brought back a strong memory, even though I never walked in the doors that I remember. I was too young! As a kid, I loved the Twin City Mall. My favorite bookstore was in a corner of it and I just loved wandering around the shops with my … Continue reading Tonga Lounge →

Twin City Shopping Center

The above photo was included in a 1970 informational brochure about Monroe. This was my favorite place to go as a kid! The opening of the Pecanland Mall spelled doom for Monroe's first shopping mall.