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Apple Bank Bas- Relief
BAS-RELIEF ABOVE OUR ENTRANCE THIS PICTURESQUE BAS-RELIEF IS A TRIBUTE TO THE THOUSANDS OF MOTHERS WHO, THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF THIS COMMUNITY HAVE TAUGHT THEIR CHILDREN THE HABIT OF THRIFT....
- brooklyn
- flatlands
- flatbush avenue
- art
- bank
Huie Dellmon House
The Myrtle Groves Huie Dellmon House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Park Service in recognition of Mrs. Dellmon's significant contributions to her community in...
- louisiana
- alexandria
- rapides parish
- women
- commerce
- newspaper
The Great Acadian Upheaval
- Exiled Acadians become Louisiana's Cajuns - The monument in front of you commemorates the "Great Upheaval" of the Acadian people from their homeland in what is now Nova Scotia,...
- louisiana
- cajuns
- houma
- civil rights
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
Governor P. B. S. Pinchback (1837-1921) was the son of a white planter and a former slave. He was born in Georgia and reared in Mississippi. During the Civil War and after the fall of New...
- louisiana
- politics
- reconstruction
- african american
Joe Printz Store - c. 1890
Two story brick mercantile store with Victorian embellishments features business quarters downstairs and living quarters upstairs. Mr. Printz, an Italian immigrant, began his career as a fruit...
- louisiana
- immigrant
- avoyelles parish
- marksville
Lee Street Riot of 1942
Lee Street in Alexandria was the center of a thriving African-American community during the early 1940s, including two churches, eight eating establishments, three funeral homes, five...
- louisiana
- world war ii
- african americans
Alexandria Hall
For a century and among generations of alumni, this iconic academic building has symbolized Louisiana College. When the future of the college remained in doubt following a destructive fire, the...
- louisiana
- architecture
- education
- pineville
Governor Jimmie Davis (1899-2000)
James Houston Davis graduated from Louisiana College in 1924. A legendary country music singer and songwriter, he is best known for the beloved hit song, "You Are My Sunshine." In politics,...
- louisiana
- entertainment
- politics
The Cavanaugh Oak
Dedicated to Dr. Richard Cavanaugh for his leadership, vision, and service to LSU Alexandria as chancellor during his transition to 4-year status.July 1, 1994 - August 17, 2007
- louisiana
- louisiana st...
- lsua