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Downtown History

Downtown Shreveport is rich in history and showcases beautiful historical architecture. Dive into our historical downtown below.

Hover over each photo to see the article’s title. Want to learn more? Click on the photo to uncover the full history. Enjoy your journey through our storied past!

A SHORT HISTORY TRIP

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A SHORT HISTORY TRIP

HIGH FIVE FOR FEIBLEMAN’S!

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HIGH FIVE FOR FEIBLEMAN’S!

A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: 207 MILAM ST.

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A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: 207 MILAM ST.

A HISTORICAL MYSTERY ON COTTON STREET

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A HISTORICAL MYSTERY ON COTTON STREET

THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF MARY BENNETT CANE

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THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF MARY BENNETT CANE

RAILROADS WITHOUT LOCOMOTIVES?

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RAILROADS WITHOUT LOCOMOTIVES?

LEONIDAS POLK SPREADS EPISCOPALIANISM IN LOUISIANA

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LEONIDAS POLK SPREADS EPISCOPALIANISM IN LOUISIANA

Edward Jacobs: The Ghostly Banker of Shreveport?

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Edward Jacobs: The Ghostly Banker of Shreveport?

MORRIS DICKSON: THE LITTLE APOTHECARY THAT COULD

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MORRIS DICKSON: THE LITTLE APOTHECARY THAT COULD

THE DRUGSTORE THAT LAUNCHED THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

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THE DRUGSTORE THAT LAUNCHED THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

THE ARDIS JOHNSON BUILDING

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THE ARDIS JOHNSON BUILDING

DOWNTOWN’S ERA OF ‘LEGAL’ BROTHELS

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DOWNTOWN’S ERA OF ‘LEGAL’ BROTHELS

TEXAS AVENUE’S SWISS CONNECTION

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TEXAS AVENUE’S SWISS CONNECTION

THE HISTORY OF 611 COTTON STREET

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THE HISTORY OF 611 COTTON STREET

LIFE BEFORE GOLDRINGS (AND AFTER)

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LIFE BEFORE GOLDRINGS (AND AFTER)

THE ERA OF THE PLA-MOOR

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THE ERA OF THE PLA-MOOR

DOWNTOWN’S TEXAS TRAIL

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DOWNTOWN’S TEXAS TRAIL

ROBERTA MINOR & ELGIN HILL HONORED

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ROBERTA MINOR & ELGIN HILL HONORED

DOWNTOWN’S GRAND OPERA HOUSE

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DOWNTOWN’S GRAND OPERA HOUSE

THE ZODIAG BUILDING- PAST INTO PRESENT

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THE ZODIAG BUILDING- PAST INTO PRESENT

FROM LAWNMOWERS TO LOFTS: THE STORY OF OGILVIE

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FROM LAWNMOWERS TO LOFTS: THE STORY OF OGILVIE

THE HISTORY OF 509 MARKET STREET

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THE HISTORY OF 509 MARKET STREET

Holy Trinity Goes Interactive

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Holy Trinity Goes Interactive

Why The Uneeda Building Is So Much More

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Why The Uneeda Building Is So Much More

The Marcus Building

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The Marcus Building

Downtown Memories

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Downtown Memories

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