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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

              Charles Dickens in Hull

              Submitted by @hulltourguide

              Submitted by @hulltourguide

                FIRST PUNTA GORDA HOME SITE

                • goats
                • hurricane
                • 1876
                • shellmound
                • shell mound

                Leading Manufacturer of "Ready Made" Coffins

                Submitted by @chicagobars

                Submitted by @chicagobars

                  Raven - Eagle Sculpture