What building was built in downtown in the 1920s as a memorial to service members of World War I? And what other distinction does it have?
Shreveport Memorial Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Avenue, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2008. The auditorium, designed by noted architect Samuel Weiner and well-known for its intricate brickwork and lavish interior, was dedicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 1929. This historic performance and meeting venue, described as the finest example of Art Deco construction in the State of Louisiana, has helped launch the careers of some of America’s most beloved entertainers.” (Shreveport Municipal Auditorium) https://shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com/about/history/
The Auditorium is known in the paranormal world as “the most haunted place in our community.” Several ghost hunting productions have investigated with interesting results. Watch here
But don’t let the spirits chase you away from the fabulous upcoming events at the Municipal. Check out the schedule: With this link
Who Keeps Downtown Clean?
The DDA’s Streetscape Crew works year-round to keep downtown clean and inviting. At the recent Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation conference in downtown Shreveport, several presenters mentioned how impressed they were with downtown because it was so clean! The streetscape crew is a 7-member team. They work 6 days a week, from 6 am – 3 pm weekdays and 6 am – 10 am on the weekends! Rain or shine, you’ll see them on the streets and sidewalks of our city center maintaining everything from trash pickup and pressure washing to seasonal plantings and curb appeal upgrades. Their dedication helps make downtown feel more like home.
One of the largest art murals in the country is located in downtown Shreveport. Do you know where? And do you know how many sq. ft. it covers?
On the side of the AT&T building, corner of Cotton and Marshall Streets. 25,000 sq. ft.
What is the oldest building in downtown Shreveport?
525 Spring Street is certainly one of the oldest. The building was constructed in 1866 and “housed Tally’s and Asher’s Banks and in 1877 became the Banking House of E. & B. Jacobs. In 1886, Edward Jacobs received the first banking act charter in Shreveport and changed the name to First National Bank, which it remained until 1903. (LSUS). The building is now home to the Spring Street Historical Museum. Hours are: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free.
Visit: https://www.lsus.edu/community/spring-street-museum for more information.
What is the tallest building in downtown Shreveport?
Regions Tower, 333 Texas Street, stands at 365 feet tall and has 25 floors.
For more information about Regions Tower, contact Beth King, Beth King Real Estate LLC, beth@bethkingrealestate.com, 318-453-6066.
Where can you find the largest Dalmatian in Louisiana?
A 19.5 foot tall white fiberglass sculpture – Art the Dalmatian – is located on the grounds of the Central Artstation – home to the Shreveport Regional Arts Council at 801 Crockett Street in downtown Shreveport. “The sculpture is a tribute to Dalmatians, which are iconic to firefighters, and was designed by William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg, and Moonbot Studios. Louisiana’s tallest Dalmatian can be illuminated with different colors.” (SRAC).
