Echoes Of Downtown Shreveport

Breathing Life Into Legacy: An Evening of Preservation at the Bridges-McKellar-Alford Mansion

This week, Downtown Shreveport welcomed preservationists, students, and local community members alike for the Louisiana Trust for Historic Trust Preservation Conference’s opening night event. Attendees had a unique opportunity to experience a rare downtown gem, the historic 1885 Bridges-McKellar-Alford Mansion, for a one-of-a-kind tour and collaborative visioning experience. The event, held at 1324 Oakland Street, […]

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Echoes of Downtown Shreveport

In December 1994, the Shreveport Rose was making its way to Harrah’s Downtown Casino as an upgrade to their gaming operations. The larger riverboat was to expand the casino’s capacity. In encountered a challenges during its journey, including a scrape against a railroad bridge while on its way. The Office Olympics was a fun Downtown […]

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