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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22NM_shreve-memorial-library_Shreveport-LA.html
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 National Register of Historic Places, 1974, when interi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22NL_caddo-parish-courthouse_Shreveport-LA.html
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 firm. Built 1926-28. Served as model for numerous other…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22NK_the-last-confederate-flag_Shreveport-LA.html
The first courthouse on this site was the Confederate capitol of Louisiana and headquarters of the Trans-Mississippi Dept. C.S.A. from 1863 until May 26, 1865, When the last Confederate flag was lowered. Maj. General Henry W. Allen was inaugurated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22NJ_hutchinson-building_Shreveport-LA.html
Built 1910 to house Hutchinson Bros. Department Store. Has exceptional terra cotta detaining on front. Original plans called for a four story building, but was increased to six by contractor, who failed to meet deadline for completion.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22N6_cnb-building_Shreveport-LA.html
Built 1940. Designed by architects McKim, Mead and White of New York City in association with Samuel G. Wiener of Shreveport. Interior lobby contains original murals depicting history of Shreveport. Vault originally made for Bank of Tokyo; WWII pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22N5_old-cnb-building_Shreveport-LA.html
Built 1910 to house Commercial National Bank. Designed by architect firm of Stern & Mann of Little Rock, Ark. Tallest building in city when completed in 1911. Listed on National Register of Historic Places , 1982.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22MI_commemorating-first-oil-well-in-caddo-parish-la_Shreveport-LA.html
Gas was first discovered in Caddo Parish in 1870 in a water well drilled for an ice plant located between Market and Edwards Streets in Shreveport. First leasing activity for oil was begun in 1904 by Judge S.C. Fullilove, D.C. Richardson and I.G. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22MH_shreve-square_Shreveport-LA.html
100 block of Texas. Preserved block of early Shreveport commercial buildings, most dating from between 1860 and 1900. Excellent examples of 1880s-1890s cast iron found on many. Texas Street Bridge, which bisects block, was dedicated October, 1933 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22MD_greens-alley_Shreveport-LA.html
Possibly named for John Grange Green, pioneer Shreveport property owner and friend of Capt. Shreve, or for Dr. William Mercer Green, who was killed in a duel in this alley, just north of Texas Street, in 1849. South of Texas St. the alley is calle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22MC_cane-bennetts-trading-post_Shreveport-LA.html
Near this site stood the trading post of James H. Cane and William S. Bennett. The first business building in what later became Shreveport. Built before 1852 at this place, then known as Cane & Bennett's Bluff, it was for many years the center of …
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