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McNeill Street Pumping Station

National Historic Civil Engineering LandmarkLast operating steam-powered water equipment used in U.S. Provided 106 years of water treatment for Shreveport.Completed 1887  Commemorated 1999.

National Historic Civil Engineering LandmarkLast operating steam-powered water equipment used in U.S. Provided 106 years of water treatment for Shreveport.Completed 1887  Commemorated 1999.

  • louisiana
  • engineering
  • landmark

McNeill St. Pump Station

Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian Institution....

Built 1887 as city's first waterworks. Contains original equipment in working order. Only example of its sort remaining in the United States of America, according to Smithsonian...

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • historic landmark

Confederate Navy Yard - Louisiana

Oneblock west near mouth of Cross Bayou at Red River the ironclad Missouri and ram Webb built. Missouri armored with railroad iron, In 1863 Webb  fought U.S.S. Indianola near Vicksburg. Missouri...

Oneblock west near mouth of Cross Bayou at Red River the ironclad Missouri and ram Webb built. Missouri armored with railroad iron, In 1863 Webb  fought U.S.S. Indianola near Vicksburg....

  • louisiana
  • civil war

Shreve Memorial Library

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...

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...

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • architecture
  • public library
  • library

The Pardon

The building here at 400 Edwards Street, was originally constructed to house the Shreveport Memorial Library. It opened in 1925 and remained at this location until 1980. After two years of...

The building here at 400 Edwards Street, was originally constructed to house the Shreveport Memorial Library. It opened in 1925 and remained at this location until 1980. After two years...

  • louisiana
  • movies
  • film

Chamber Plaza

Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for...

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • architecture
  • commerce

Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt free,...

When the Caddo Parish Courthouse was built in 1926 it was the third one erected on this same plot of land and cost $1,2500,000. At the time of its dedication on April 21, 1928 it was debt...

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • movie
  • film location

Caddo Parish Courthouse

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...

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...

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • courthouse
  • architecture

Soul Men

In October of 1923, construction began on a 2,500 seat opera house and movie theater that would become known as The Strand. It was funded by the Saenger Brothers and the Ehrlich Brothers who went...

In October of 1923, construction began on a 2,500 seat opera house and movie theater that would become known as The Strand. It was funded by the Saenger Brothers and the Ehrlich Brothers who...

  • louisiana
  • movies
  • film

Allendale Fire

At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

At this location, on Sept. 4, 1925, the most disatrous [sic] fire in Shreveport's history erupted when a hot water heater exploded. Although Fire Station No. 4 was located across the street, a...

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • caddo parish
  • fire
  • disaster

3rd Caddo Courthouse

Parish Judge Washington Jenkins, on Nov. 4, 1840, sold his 2-story frame house to Caddo Parish for a courthouse. A jail replaced the kitchen. Courthouse was sold at foreclosure in 1855 at its own door.

Parish Judge Washington Jenkins, on Nov. 4, 1840, sold his 2-story frame house to Caddo Parish for a courthouse. A jail replaced the kitchen. Courthouse was sold at foreclosure in 1855 at its own door.

  • louisiana
  • politics

Old Municipal Building

Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

Built 1924 to house Police department and City Court. Excellent example of early 20th century Neo-Classic/Federal architecture. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1982.

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • architecture

Scottish Rite Cathedral

Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Designed by local architect Edward Neild who was an active member of the Shreveport Scottish Rite. It was built 1917. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • fraternal
  • architecture

Jefferson Hotel

Built 1922 as a railroad hotel-- Union Depot stood across the street for many years. Extensively restored and remodelled in 1980s. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1989.

Built 1922 as a railroad hotel-- Union Depot stood across the street for many years. Extensively restored and remodelled in 1980s. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1989.

  • louisiana
  • shreveport
  • historic building

St. Paul's Methodist Church

  Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival style...

  Founded 1865. Previous St. Paul's church building built 1889 and located on Caddo Street in the low lying area to it which gave it's name: St. Paul's Bottoms. Present Gothic Revival...

  • louisiana
  • shrevepot
  • church
  • religion
  • african-american

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

Designed  by J.P Annan. Built in 1934. Named as a memorial to the St. George Church in New Ephesus, Greece, which was destroyed by the Turks 1917. Congregation founded 1917.

Designed  by J.P Annan. Built in 1934. Named as a memorial to the St. George Church in New Ephesus, Greece, which was destroyed by the Turks 1917. Congregation founded 1917.

  • louisiana
  • church

World's First Shriners Hospital

Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

Established on this site September 16, 1922, Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport became the world's first Shriners Hospital. In 1986, the original building was replaced with a new...

  • louisiana
  • hospital
  • children
  • shriners

First Shriners Hospital

On this site a dedicated group of men from the Shriners International Fraternity began the legacy of providing free healthcare services to children  by opening the world's First Shriners Hospital...

On this site a dedicated group of men from the Shriners International Fraternity began the legacy of providing free healthcare services to children  by opening the world's First Shriners Hospital...

  • louisiana
  • hospital

Centenary College of Louisiana

Founded 1825 at Jackson, LA., by the State of Louisiana, the college was transferred to the Methodist Church in 1845. Relocated  at Shreveport in 1908, Centenary is the oldest privately operated...

Founded 1825 at Jackson, LA., by the State of Louisiana, the college was transferred to the Methodist Church in 1845. Relocated  at Shreveport in 1908, Centenary is the oldest privately operated...

  • louisiana
  • education

Dodd College

Private liberal arts junior college for girls, 1927-1942. Founded by Dr. M.E. Dodd, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Shreveport. Two original buildings now part of First Baptist Church. President's...

Private liberal arts junior college for girls, 1927-1942. Founded by Dr. M.E. Dodd, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Shreveport. Two original buildings now part of First Baptist Church. President's...

  • louisiana
  • education