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Tannehill Ironworks

Submitted by @LostToHistory

Submitted by @LostToHistory

    Wilson "Boozoo" Chavis (1930-2001)

    Boozoo Chavis played accordion and sang in his native Creole French, A prolific songwriter, he is credited with zydeco's first commercial recording. Raised in a rural area of Lake Charles called...

    Boozoo Chavis played accordion and sang in his native Creole French, A prolific songwriter, he is credited with zydeco's first commercial recording. Raised in a rural area of Lake Charles called...

    • louisiana
    • music
    • zydeco
    • opelousas
    • boozoo

    Clifton Chenier (1925-1987)

    Originally from Opelousas, Clifton Chenier was dubbed the "King of Zydeco" -- and often wore a crown and cape during performances. A significant force in popularizing zydeco, Clifton infused R & B...

    Originally from Opelousas, Clifton Chenier was dubbed the "King of Zydeco" -- and often wore a crown and cape during performances. A significant force in popularizing zydeco, Clifton infused R & B...

    • louisiana
    • music
    • zydeco
    • opelousas
    • clifton chenier

    Reverand Monsignor Clinton J. Doskey Memorial Garden

    "I will give you shepherds after my own heart"  Jeremiah 3:15   This prayer garden is dedicated in loving memory of     Reverand Monsignor Clinton J. Doskey  Pastor   1991-2009   "A shepherd with...

    "I will give you shepherds after my own heart"  Jeremiah 3:15   This prayer garden is dedicated in loving memory of     Reverand Monsignor Clinton J. Doskey  Pastor   1991-2009   "A shepherd with...

    • louisiana
    • new orleans
    • religion

    The Hughen School

    Since 1937, the Hughen School and other related facilities have provided assistance to individuals with disabilities. The school grew out of a vision by the Rotary Club of Port Arthur to start a...

    Since 1937, the Hughen School and other related facilities have provided assistance to individuals with disabilities. The school grew out of a vision by the Rotary Club of Port Arthur to start...

    • texas
    • port arthur
    • jefferson county
    • school

    Ernest Ladd

    Nicknamed "The Big Cat,” Mr. Ernie Ladd was an American Collegiate professional football player & professional wrestler. A standout athlete in high school, Ladd attended Grambling State University...

    Nicknamed "The Big Cat,” Mr. Ernie Ladd was an American Collegiate professional football player & professional wrestler. A standout athlete in high school, Ladd attended Grambling State...

    • louisiana
    • sports. football
    • wrestling

    Sidney Simien "Rockin' Sidney" (1938-1998)

    Born in LeBeau, Rockin' Sidney's musical background focused on rhythm and blues, from the 1950s to the 70s. Rockin' Sidney incorporated  into zydeco almost every style of music, from Caribbean...

    Born in LeBeau, Rockin' Sidney's musical background focused on rhythm and blues, from the 1950s to the 70s. Rockin' Sidney incorporated  into zydeco almost every style of music, from Caribbean...

    • louisiana
    • zydeco
    • music

    Beau Jocque (1953-1999)

    Born Andrus J. Espree, Beau Jocque, was a Creole zydeco musician active in the 1990s. A large man (6'" and 270 pounds) he took the stage name "Beau Jocque," which is Louisiana Creole for "Big...

    Born Andrus J. Espree, Beau Jocque, was a Creole zydeco musician active in the 1990s. A large man (6'" and 270 pounds) he took the stage name "Beau Jocque," which is Louisiana Creole for "Big...

    • louisiana
    • zydeco
    • music

    Rockin' Dopsie (1932-1993)

    Born in Carencro, Alton Rubin was a leading zydeco musician and crowd-pleasing performed who played to enthusiastic crowds at concerts and festivals throughout Europe and the Untied States. Dopsie...

    Born in Carencro, Alton Rubin was a leading zydeco musician and crowd-pleasing performed who played to enthusiastic crowds at concerts and festivals throughout Europe and the Untied States....

    • louisiana
    • zydeco. music
    • opelousas

    Roy Carrier (1947-2010)

    A native of Lawtell, Roy Carrier learned to play in the traditional Creole style from his own father and later formed his own band. To earn a living, he worked as an offshore oil-driller and also...

    A native of Lawtell, Roy Carrier learned to play in the traditional Creole style from his own father and later formed his own band. To earn a living, he worked as an offshore oil-driller and also...

    • louisiana
    • zydeco
    • music
    • opelousas

    Canray Fontenot (1922-1995)

    Canray Fontenot is considered the greatest Creole fiddler, known for his blues tonalities and sizable repertoire of French music and fiddle tunes, including many rags. Also a master songwriter, he...

    Canray Fontenot is considered the greatest Creole fiddler, known for his blues tonalities and sizable repertoire of French music and fiddle tunes, including many rags. Also a master songwriter, he...

    • louisiana
    • music
    • zydeco
    • opelousas

    BURLINGAME RAILROAD STATION

    BURLINGAME RAILROAD STATION THIS FIRST PERMANENT BUILDING IN THE MISSION REVIVAL. STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE WAS DESIGNED BY GEORGE H. HOWARD AND J.B. MATHISON AND FINANCED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THE...

    BURLINGAME RAILROAD STATION THIS FIRST PERMANENT BUILDING IN THE MISSION REVIVAL. STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE WAS DESIGNED BY GEORGE H. HOWARD AND J.B. MATHISON AND FINANCED BY LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THE...

      Juan Bautista de Anza, San Francisco

      On March 27, 1776, the Spanish explorer Juan Batista de Anza and his men camped at Mountain Lake before exploring the area and setting up a Presidio and Mission, the beginnings of San Francisco....

      On March 27, 1776, the Spanish explorer Juan Batista de Anza and his men camped at Mountain Lake before exploring the area and setting up a Presidio and Mission, the beginnings of San Francisco....

        Cristobal de Aguirre y Teresa Pelegrina

          Women's Club of Walnut Creek Clubhouse

          Submitted by @jqmcd

          Submitted by @jqmcd

            Strawberry Fields

              First Burger King In Europe

              Submitted by @grodira

              Submitted by @grodira

                Battle of Compo Hill

                  Richard E. Lyng

                  Submitted by @jqmcd

                  Submitted by @jqmcd

                    St. Anne's Point

                    Submitted by @bthubbard

                    Submitted by @bthubbard