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Chochenyo Ohlone in the Territory of Huichuin

    Aaron Burr Death Site

    On this site stood the Saint James Hotel built shortly after The American Revolution. Aaron Burr died here September 14, 1836.

    On this site stood the Saint James Hotel built shortly after The American Revolution. Aaron Burr died here September 14, 1836.

      Stillorgan Intake and Tunnel Main Contract Dun Laoghaire Water Supply Improvement Scheme

        Alaska Arbor Day

          Le Senat dans la Republique

            Le Jardin du Luxembourg

              Le Lion Des Cavernes du Lot

                Remnants of a Shipbuilding Past

                  Allendale Fire

                  At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

                  At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

                  • louisiana
                  • shreveport
                  • caddo parish
                  • fire
                  • disaster

                  McNeill St. Pump Station

                  Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian Institution....

                  Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian...

                  • louisiana
                  • shreveport
                  • historic landmark

                  St. Paul's Methodist Church

                    Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival style...

                    Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival...

                  • louisiana
                  • shrevepot
                  • church
                  • religion
                  • african-american

                  Old Municipal Building

                  Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

                  Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

                  • louisiana
                  • shreveport
                  • architecture

                  Chamber Plaza

                  Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

                  Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

                  • louisiana
                  • shreveport
                  • architecture
                  • commerce

                  Shreve Memorial Library

                  Built 1911 as Federal Court House and Post Office, expanded in 1931. Remained in use as federal Building until 1972. Has housed Shreve Memorial Library's central branch since 1970s. Listed in...

                  Built 1911 as Federal Court House and Post Office, expanded in 1931. Remained in use as federal Building until 1972. Has housed Shreve Memorial Library's central branch since 1970s. Listed...

                  • louisiana
                  • shreveport
                  • architecture
                  • public library
                  • library

                  World's First Shriners Hospital

                  Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

                  Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

                  • louisiana
                  • hospital
                  • children
                  • shriners

                  Caddo Parish Courthouse

                  Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural...

                  Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural...

                  • louisiana
                  • shreveport
                  • courthouse
                  • architecture

                  Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

                  When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt free,...

                  When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt...

                  • louisiana
                  • shreveport
                  • movie
                  • film location

                  Scottish Rite Cathedral

                  Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

                  Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

                  • louisiana
                  • shreveport
                  • fraternal
                  • architecture

                  Ishman Colma Carac Yonahi Acho Isha Hachche Ahmush Owahto Harwec Irshah

                    Magnolia Drive Dock