tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40315121649588573342024-03-04T22:03:28.535-06:00Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic DistrictLouisiana's first mid-century modern historic district on the National Register of Historic PlacesAlexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-59249036201087186882023-06-06T10:46:00.002-05:002023-06-06T10:57:59.732-05:0010 Year Anniversary!<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ten years ago</span> the Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic District was listed on the National Register.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtOkjDagy8IV_sWApmwycmBTE6F7hZSb-qjNLAXe6FoiDb0nNf6UtdWflaE4RGKJUZAcEA-8d0IX1CezVNAt1BJ7XCxD-vYtGjN6YSXXEYTNU1Mb0LqbuPEkjWvx5bpra4OkYONX0If_uxj3HfOACwlOM0ygv_hc3jSYQlu0lucP0OclD2EKv88nzAQ/s1753/20130701-Banner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1753" data-original-width="1075" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtOkjDagy8IV_sWApmwycmBTE6F7hZSb-qjNLAXe6FoiDb0nNf6UtdWflaE4RGKJUZAcEA-8d0IX1CezVNAt1BJ7XCxD-vYtGjN6YSXXEYTNU1Mb0LqbuPEkjWvx5bpra4OkYONX0If_uxj3HfOACwlOM0ygv_hc3jSYQlu0lucP0OclD2EKv88nzAQ/s320/20130701-Banner.jpg" width="196" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-M5F_G_7qhppyAtqdicdAJqc5wJFRtqwPW9ipMoLOcZ8J5aeFrr7ucrpawhiOH1RcuqspNn8jOxnG_ge1QlfUg62mvIbOM5K2zZO5Hm8O09So7P_hQDIXZsi5t8Xg4EQ-I8zeGwQgNquLrMekjF2-8tortITPql0ZFVW_DoDauxrulgKqX08k3BE9w/s1578/Map%20from%20LAOCD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1578" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH-M5F_G_7qhppyAtqdicdAJqc5wJFRtqwPW9ipMoLOcZ8J5aeFrr7ucrpawhiOH1RcuqspNn8jOxnG_ge1QlfUg62mvIbOM5K2zZO5Hm8O09So7P_hQDIXZsi5t8Xg4EQ-I8zeGwQgNquLrMekjF2-8tortITPql0ZFVW_DoDauxrulgKqX08k3BE9w/w320-h278/Map%20from%20LAOCD.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our historic district was the first in the city to have banners. Unfortunately, the city has not maintained them and they are mostly in disrepair or long gone. Maybe we can influence the Mayor to have them replaced in all of the historic districts in the city.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On July 13, 2013 a great celebration was held in the district, complete with trolley tours, local music, and walking tours. Neighbors living in the district and throughout the city turned out on a beautiful day. The following appeared in The Town Talk. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(click photos to enlarge)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyMHvCexV5jZjPiaGnw0y_wuYsNWWzsCA5tbpyfZWt1d2DlcYlCSppA-0OkYBF0dFTqSuW0Tdqp2-Ag0ixJ0Cj9KO-T13uFjwA7vCxJ5Ru1sG23xDSuAlU7nCkYTUiVC_wJ9LPshBa0srkBi12GK5qGvy-5Ws0KAI50VwmQEdmp6GnOa7ZZPW81PM2A/s3003/20130714-TownTalk-Block%20party0001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3003" data-original-width="2511" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyMHvCexV5jZjPiaGnw0y_wuYsNWWzsCA5tbpyfZWt1d2DlcYlCSppA-0OkYBF0dFTqSuW0Tdqp2-Ag0ixJ0Cj9KO-T13uFjwA7vCxJ5Ru1sG23xDSuAlU7nCkYTUiVC_wJ9LPshBa0srkBi12GK5qGvy-5Ws0KAI50VwmQEdmp6GnOa7ZZPW81PM2A/s320/20130714-TownTalk-Block%20party0001.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlg9h4nKORMoMc41EiGxKBzq_DTkYQ-3iON5biRkV5br35qV3HI4CcAfLTii0l3k_VG2sx4OXWOWGmdNpPyvLq9XxWKmci6IUJu_CqKERSdi2DoZjwwQUaJeSG1eP0Xq4o8sr5ZlA4575f22LH7HxYePXGEfrgxLfZ5IsTItZBE0bakKfpnRLtEkjXw/s3119/20130714-TownTalk-Block%20party0002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2225" data-original-width="3119" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIlg9h4nKORMoMc41EiGxKBzq_DTkYQ-3iON5biRkV5br35qV3HI4CcAfLTii0l3k_VG2sx4OXWOWGmdNpPyvLq9XxWKmci6IUJu_CqKERSdi2DoZjwwQUaJeSG1eP0Xq4o8sr5ZlA4575f22LH7HxYePXGEfrgxLfZ5IsTItZBE0bakKfpnRLtEkjXw/s320/20130714-TownTalk-Block%20party0002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-50876767910411339632019-03-02T06:45:00.002-06:002019-03-02T11:18:03.130-06:00The Power of PaintThis handsome reverse Eichler on Pershing Avenue was rejuvenated in 2018 with fresh paint, white with grey trim. 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Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-16070321504253820982017-06-15T06:55:00.000-05:002017-06-15T06:57:25.691-05:00Fred Barksdale Mid-century ClassicA custom contemporary mid-century gem at 2829 Elliott St. is <a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2829-Elliott-St_Alexandria_LA_71301_M71634-31156#photo0" target="_blank">currently listed</a>. This historic home in the Post-War Suburbs National Register Historic District was designed by Alexandria's great 20th century architect, Fred Barksdale. <br />
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From the National Register nomination, "A spreading, flat roof, single story contemporary residence occupying the corner of Elliott and Hunter streets. The design, which borrows from the European International Style and Frank Lloyd Wright, is strongly three-dimensional. It makes frequent and marked use of the right angle, often in a dramatic way. The layout is very cross- axial. The main linear body runs parallel to Hunter Street, ending in a wide carport with an extended overhang. At ninety degrees to the main block are a carport driveway, blank carport end wall, and a wall along the driveway that extends to create a forecourt."Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com02829 Elliott St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA31.2949675 -92.46998969999998531.2945435 -92.470620199999985 31.295391499999997 -92.469359199999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-9207413662637501512017-04-13T16:05:00.003-05:002017-05-08T15:51:01.896-05:00Partners in Preservation - LA Preservation Conference<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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There will be big goings on downtown on May 18-19 when the Louisiana Annual Preservation Conference is hosted in Alexandria at the Hotel Bentley. This is an annual event which brings preservationists from around the state together, and we welcome the event and all attendees to our downtown as well as to our Post-War Suburbs Historic District. <br />
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On Friday afternoon, May 19, some attendees will be taking self-guided tours of our mid-century modern National Register Historic District. There are 149 homes in the historic district, of which all but 14 are contributing elements. We welcome preservationists to our district and wish you all an enjoyable and safe tour. Please exercise caution, especially on Elliott Street as it is a through street.<br />
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For <b>tour information</b>, select <a href="http://www.midcenturyalex.org/p/tours.html">this link</a> or the Tours tab.<br />
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For <b>conference information</b>, click on the image.Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-82756858158719511002016-11-26T09:03:00.000-06:002016-11-26T09:06:04.032-06:00Golden RaintreeThe golden raintree at 3016 Elliott Street adds a nice touch to this out-of-the-ordinary mid-century modern home designed by Fred Barksdale in our Alexandria Post-War Suburbs National Register Historic District.<br />
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<br />Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-27033727553188880822016-11-22T16:11:00.000-06:002016-11-22T16:11:56.051-06:00Fall Beauty in our Historic DistrictAlong with the architectural beauty that comes with the mid-century modern architecture of the Alexandria Post-War Suburbs National Register Historic District, there is much beauty from the plants and foliage.<br />
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On my walk this morning, this Pyracantha against the weathered white wall along Pierson Street off of Elliott Street was just stunning. Enjoy the view.<br />
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<br />Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-53820739341194140222016-11-05T06:37:00.000-05:002016-11-05T06:37:06.678-05:00Renaissance RambleThe <a href="http://www.myneworleans.com/Louisiana-Life/November-December-2016/Renaissance-Ramble/" target="_blank">November-December 2016 issue of Louisiana Life</a> magazine has a wonderful article about the renaissance that is occurring in downtown Alexandria, much due to the vision and ability to implement great restorations by Michael Jenkins. While our midcentury modern historic district (Louisiana's first of its kind on the National Register of Historic Places) gracefully ages, our city's downtown is coming alive!<br />
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<br />Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-48911849670899269062016-08-16T09:35:00.000-05:002016-08-16T09:35:24.148-05:00Save the Dairy Barn FundraiserIt's not post-war and it's not mid-century, but the Dairy Barn on the property of the Central Louisiana State Hospital overlooking Buhlow Lake is certainly worth saving. If you can attend this event, you are encouraged to register early as seating is limited. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and beverages and cheese will be served as folks gather.<br />
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<span class="" style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Dave Curry and Nathan Martin of the Save the Dairy Barn at Buhlow Lake Committee will provide an informative program you don’t want to miss. Most everyone in CENLA is aware of the old Dairy Barn, an historic icon atop the hill on the property of the Central Louisiana State Hospital overlooking Buhlow Lake in Pineville. But do you know the history of the barn, its current condition, progress, plans, and challenges to preserve it? What may be the future of the barn? Learn some answers and share dreams and ideas of what it could become.</span></div>
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Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-51932891795997462292016-04-08T07:00:00.000-05:002016-04-08T11:21:48.122-05:00Saturday, 4/9-Tour of Harold Poole HomeTour this beautiful mid-century modern home, the last home designed by architect Fred Barksdale.<br />
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Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-78213464324817889382016-03-22T17:04:00.000-05:002016-03-22T17:04:19.785-05:00Selling your mid-century house?You should read this <a href="http://retrorenovation.com/2012/07/30/how-to-sell-a-midcentury-house-full-of-original-features-we-hear-from-three-real-estate-agents-who-specialize-in-midcentury-modern/" target="_blank">great blog</a> on the subject.<br />
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Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-82478254270033882392016-03-04T15:53:00.000-06:002016-03-04T15:54:15.048-06:00Fred Barksdale ArchitectureOne of the great local architects, Fred Barksdale, designed two homes in the Post-War Suburbs, the exceptional contemporary house at 2829 Elliott and the quite unusual house at 3016 Elliott, with its great curving wall.<br />
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You may want to be a part of a very special function being sponsored by the Historical Association of Central Louisiana on 4/9/2016 for a one time only tour of the notable home of Harold Poole in Forest Hill. This nationally acclaimed home is the final work of the late Fred Barksdale. Click <a href="http://www.thehacl.org/#!April-9-1st-and-only-showingtour-the-Harold-Poole-Home/x0u03/56d750c90cf249e9dfcfb539" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.<br />
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Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-10001048183992883962015-01-30T11:31:00.000-06:002015-01-22T11:34:19.161-06:00Beyond the Bayou - January 2015Here’s a little history about the development of the neighborhoods that are included in the Alexandria Post-War Suburbs. Most of the following has been extracted from the narrative of the registration form resulting in the 2013 listing of the district on the National Register of Historic Places.<br />
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;">As is typical of
post-World War II subdivisions, any given house is located roughly in the
middle of the lot with a broad expanse of lawn in the front. The large lots
with ample front lawns epitomize the escape-from-the-crowded-city concept that
was much a part of the suburban rationale. In terms of designed landscape
features, there are a notable number of period low planter boxes built of the
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><br />City directories reveal the pace of construction in the district. In the immediate post-war years, twenty-three houses were built. Clearly the period of intense construction was 1951-56, when half of the district's houses were built. Roughly one-fourth were built in the late 1950s/early 60's.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">If your home is in the Post-War Suburbs and you have a story to share, please email me at <a href="mailto:info@midcenturyalex.org" target="_blank">info@midcenturyalex.org</a> </span></span></div>
Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-70502180622550233762014-12-10T16:19:00.000-06:002014-12-10T16:20:34.804-06:00Beyond the Bayou - December 2014<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_aBrCbWs1zKVy-x8SAgYThOY0PKruC0hzBDf812MacQQtc5_P1I60Lva3nGbij41Gj5kORu-zQeSbnSCGIOQVaUQhe1m7Cvd1RN4oUvquwqtRKDMUUN6joyfeoGenxm0jNIORcHJHdBM/s1600/IMG_0008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_aBrCbWs1zKVy-x8SAgYThOY0PKruC0hzBDf812MacQQtc5_P1I60Lva3nGbij41Gj5kORu-zQeSbnSCGIOQVaUQhe1m7Cvd1RN4oUvquwqtRKDMUUN6joyfeoGenxm0jNIORcHJHdBM/s1600/IMG_0008.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>December is a busy month, but more importantly, it is a special month. The community and our lives are full of activities. It is the time of Hanukkah - celebrating the Festival of Lights, and Christmas - celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time of sharing, giving, and bringing families and friends together.<br />
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Let us enjoy our neighborhoods, let us enjoy those who are in our lives, let us share, let us be thankful. From our house to yours, may your Hanukkah and Christmas be very special.<br />
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Dave and Judy Curry<br />
<br />Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-54245299409097977642014-11-11T16:32:00.001-06:002014-11-11T16:42:48.413-06:00Beyond the Bayou - November 2014<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Come on over; take a walk on the wild side and enjoy our neighborhood. Find the gingko tree. Enjoy the many trees. And if you are interested in the architecture of some of our homes, download a <a href="http://www.midcenturyalex.org/p/tours.html">walking tour brochure</a>.<br />
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<br />Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-11334323707898091912014-10-16T16:00:00.000-05:002014-10-16T16:00:02.683-05:00Beyond the Bayou - October 2014In our Post-War Suburbs National Register Historic District we find many homes with interesting architectural elements. Lacey ornamental iron posts are sometimes found on more traditional looking ranch houses, while more modern-looking ranch houses might feature posts with striking geometrical forms. <br />
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On a cool Fall day, take a walk through the district and you will find much beauty in these historic homes. Download <a href="http://www.midcenturyalex.org/p/tours.html" target="_blank">walking tour brochures</a>.<br />
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<br />Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-82402568296588544512014-09-21T17:04:00.000-05:002018-08-10T10:13:19.709-05:00Beyond the Bayou - September 2014In a historic district are historic homes, many with interesting architectural elements, and some with interesting stories. The original owner, Dr. Malcolm Denley, still lives in this ranch house at 3015 Stimson Ave.<br />
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<b>Description </b><br />
The National Register listing describes this home which was built in 1955 as “brick veneer ranch house with multiple low hip roofs; overhanging eaves; horizontal pane windows; and a decorative concrete block screen providing privacy for a front courtyard and entrance.” Dr. Denley indicates that the original carport was enclosed as a rec room.<br />
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<b>Dr. Denley’s stories</b><br />
Malcolm and his late wife, Dee, moved to Alexandria in 1954 when he was 30 years old. They raised three sons and three daughters in this house which was built in 1955. He recalls that there were 5 or 6 other houses on the block when his house was built by Lloyd and Leon Desselle whose father bought part of the Petrus Plantation to develop the cotton fields. Texas Ave. was a gravel road.<br />
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There were many children in the neighborhood, and they would be outside playing “kick the can” in the street or in the back yard playing basketball. People stayed outside socializing in those days; there wasn’t that much TV, and the street was safe for the kids. A neighbor, Mr. Wertz, would hail down any cars that would speed by. Neighbors socialized and there were many dinner parties.<br />
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The Denleys stayed in this home over the years; one of the big reasons was “location, location, location.” Being a pediatrician, Dr. Denley was close to both hospitals and his office on Jackson Extension. For the children, Huddle Elementary School and Alexandria Junior High School were just a block or two away. When Wayne Denley was in junior high, some of his friends (“Jock” Scott, Brenner Sadler, and Billy May) would ride their bikes to the Denleys’, park the bikes and then walk to school together. “They didn’t want the girls to see them on their bikes. It was an image thing.” relates Dr. Denley. “We always enjoyed living here.”Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-2765621053726418482014-08-15T11:24:00.000-05:002014-09-11T11:29:39.414-05:00Beyond the Bayou - August 2014In a historic district are historic homes, many with interesting architectural elements, and some with interesting stories. The attractive ranch style home at 3011 Madonna Drive on the corner of Hunter Street has both.<br />
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<b>Description </b>(from the National Register listing)<br />
Built between 1951 and 1956. Brick veneer “rambler” ranch house with multiple low hip roofs and overhanging eaves. Located on a corner lot, the house rambles to the rear at a roughly 45 degree angle from the main block, ending in a carport set at a 90 degree angle. Other features include lacey iron posts at the porch; a three-part picture window; numerous horizontal pane window units, grouped in twos and threes; and what appears to be an original door. The door features various molded vertical panels.<br />
(Note: The house was significantly damaged by the Christmas Day tornado of 2012. During the restoration, the carport was replaced by a garage.)<br />
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<b>A story about the house</b><br />
Versions of this story were told to me by both the home owner and a neighbor, each of whom were provided with information by former neighbors. Considering the sources, I believe the story to be true. <br />
I was told that the house was built for former three time Governor Earl K. Long who lived in it with his wife, Blanche. He suffered a fatal heart attack in 1960 while in the Baptist Hospital (later Rapides General Hospital) in Alexandria. Some artifacts from the Governor’s mansion (or some other building) in Baton Rouge were found in the attic after the present owner purchased the house in 1986. There is more to the story than I have shared; let that be “the rest of the story”.Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-84742516016067877542014-06-06T14:00:00.000-05:002014-06-17T09:42:53.680-05:001st Year Anniversary on National RegisterIt's been a year since our <a href="http://www.midcenturyalex.org/p/blog-page_21.html">mid-century modern neighborhood was listed</a> on the National Register of Historic Places. Our district was the first mid-century modern district in Louisiana to be listed. Happy anniversary!<br />
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Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-64867960531600231722014-03-22T12:00:00.000-05:002014-04-08T05:58:59.025-05:00Historic House Fair on White StreetOn a beautiful Spring morning, the <a href="http://www.cityofalexandriala.com/ahpc" target="_blank">Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission</a>
sponsored the Historic House Fair in the 1900 block of White Street in
the National Register Garden District. Booths along the street provided
information about old homes, preservation, antique wood, historic
Bolton High School, several non-profits, researching your old home, open
houses, tax credits, and other topics. Hundreds of neighbors attended
and enjoyed the festive occasion accompanied by jazz and period music
and guided trolley tours of the historic Garden District.<br />
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View videos of a trolley tour guided by Jackson Sleet, member of the Historical Association of Central Louisiana:<ul>
<li><a href="http://youtu.be/8c_Ok3G32D0" target="_blank">Part 1</a> (14:02)</li>
<li><a href="http://youtu.be/F6JvP34ZS7g" target="_blank">Part 2</a> (14:05)</li>
<li><a href="http://youtu.be/iKgy6keTFP8" target="_blank">Part 3</a> (4:39)</li>
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and a <a href="http://youtu.be/u3Kq48K4vgo" target="_blank">quick tour</a> along the block (1:04).<br />
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Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-19809850299708560632013-12-04T16:10:00.002-06:002013-12-06T05:16:11.477-06:00Preservation ResourcesThe National Park Service provides some excellent and detailed resources for preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring historic buildings.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm" target="_blank">Preservation Briefs</a><a href="http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm" target="_blank"> </a>provides nearly 50 publications on topics such as roofing, windows, siding, architectural character, painting, exterior additions, and many more.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/tech-notes.htm" target="_blank">Preservation Tech Notes</a> provide practical information on traditional practices and innovative techniques for successfully maintaining and preserving cultural resources. There are numerous case studies on categories such as doors, windows, masonry, finishes, and more. <br />
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<br />Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-9818733527043262212013-08-15T16:01:00.000-05:002013-08-15T16:01:22.041-05:00Preservation continues in AlexandriaBolton Avenue in Alexandria is being renewed by the city as part of the Special Planned Activities Redevelopment Corridors (SPARC) initiative as highlighted in a recent <a href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20130726/NEWS01/130726020/Improvements-continue-Bolton-Avenue-Alexandria" target="_blank">newspaper article</a>. Tomorrow, Friday 8/16, at 10 a.m. the city is holding a press conference in front of the Bolton Avenue Community Center. Be there if you can.<br />
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Also, visit the Pill Box Pharmacy at the corner of Park Avenue and Bolton Avenue. It is in the former Greyhound Terminal which was originally the Park Avenue Branch of the Guaranty Bank. The building has been restored and was listed in January on the National Register of Historic Places.<br />
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You may read a copy of the nomination to the National Register <a href="https://app.box.com/s/ks9gwv1kh1i8ydawoeea" target="_blank">here</a>. This building is described as being highly influenced by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-55141434839200101092013-07-15T17:34:00.000-05:002013-08-14T04:58:37.832-05:00Celebration Photos and News<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRni8Q4XjyhhHHf1thUaDctitrfyGaH_I2dkFlM9Tlh2kdksvzjYwUKWhDhl96H-W9pBGlLSSqMrxYKoqyNoYc2cAd1891IH0PRreW8syfkkQIRyp4AiUe-6u-iEUbcpicSn_TFRA1uqaG/s1600/IMG_1664_500w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRni8Q4XjyhhHHf1thUaDctitrfyGaH_I2dkFlM9Tlh2kdksvzjYwUKWhDhl96H-W9pBGlLSSqMrxYKoqyNoYc2cAd1891IH0PRreW8syfkkQIRyp4AiUe-6u-iEUbcpicSn_TFRA1uqaG/s200/IMG_1664_500w.jpg" width="200" /></a>We celebrated in style with a great block party! So many people from within the district and from the community enjoyed the morning. We had great tours of the district on the A-Town trolley led by Paul Smith, <a href="http://preservationtaxcredit.com/index.php" target="_blank">preservation consultant</a>; approximately 150 people had the opportunity to enjoy the guided tour, seeing the historic houses and learning of the architectural elements of the houses. <a href="https://app.box.com/s/o104h2cr77g1knn41ii0" target="_blank">Self-guided walking tours</a> were also available. <i> </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://Michelle Willis - Taking It to the Streets - video" target="_blank"><i>Taking It 2 the Street</i> provided outstanding entertainment by highly talented local artists</a></td></tr>
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Photos of the event - <a href="https://plus.google.com/photos/112575488901541882206/albums/5900940672249861009?authkey=CMzz0rmjxPfbkAE" target="_blank">album</a><br />
Article from The Town Talk - <a href="https://app.box.com/s/g3r4yal2hkkxfmi9tn6b" target="_blank">.pdf</a><br />
Mayor Roy kicking off the celebration - <a href="http://youtu.be/-B60oOEmJqc" target="_blank">video</a><br />
Michelle Willis - Taking It to the Streets - <a href="http://youtu.be/ctnxKKApXfA" target="_blank">video</a> <br />
Ashleigh Klein - Taking it to the Streets - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9H41KfmIRE&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">video</a><br />
Mackenzie Lynn - Taking it to the Streets - <a href="http://youtu.be/LEcBWUB4Mjg" target="_blank">video</a><br />
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We thank the City of Alexandria, the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission, Taking It 2 the Street and the talented performers, and all who helped make this celebration an event to remember! We thank the residents of the historic district for preserving these very special homes. We thank all who attended the event. Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-90589040839256895452013-07-13T20:06:00.000-05:002013-07-15T17:37:22.431-05:00The Celebration is HistoryWhat a special day it was as we celebrated the historic district. If you were there, you were a part of history. Neighbors throughout the district came together, and we were joined by friends throughout the community and other parts of CENLA. Thanks to all for being a part of it! And special thanks to Megan Lord and the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission for making it happen!<br />
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Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152560239406502799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031512164958857334.post-23375762167779565872013-07-03T21:00:00.002-05:002013-07-12T12:20:21.648-05:00Post-War Suburbs Celebration presented by the Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghP_IJm9nwYslKgswUYIT_yl6n9wPlEu060m4BM_fyHfexotWY9J-CeRHpuYA7WDeP6UWF80XttxRF9hw5VCsplt6O1Sn3D_FPv2G1g58xVCG0KHr8C4Lfzd188gHMnppcmMIsWzzEBu1P/s1600/I+love+PWS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghP_IJm9nwYslKgswUYIT_yl6n9wPlEu060m4BM_fyHfexotWY9J-CeRHpuYA7WDeP6UWF80XttxRF9hw5VCsplt6O1Sn3D_FPv2G1g58xVCG0KHr8C4Lfzd188gHMnppcmMIsWzzEBu1P/s200/I+love+PWS.jpg" width="200" /></a>The celebration will recognize the listing of the Alexandria Post-War Suburbs Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents of the district and the Alexandria community will be celebrating Louisiana’s first mid-century modern National Register historic district. Be a part of it!<br />
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<b>When:</b> Saturday, 7/13, 10 a.m. to noon<br />
<b>Where:</b> In the district gathering on Kimball Ave. near the corner of Madonna Dr.<br />
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<li>Welcome Remarks – The Honorable Jacques Roy, Mayor of the City of Alexandria</li>
<li>Guided tours on the trolley bus departing about every 30 minutes (approx. 25 passengers). The route starts on Kimball near Madonna, then west on Madonna, south on Pierson, west on Elliott, north on Maryland, east on Pershing, and south on Kimball.</li>
<li>Walking tours available – Self-guided throughout the district; brochures will be available or you may <a href="http://bit.ly/tour-trifold" target="_blank">download</a>. For detailed descriptions of the houses on the tour, view or download <a href="http://bit.ly/detailedtour" target="_blank">here</a>. Use caution on streets. Homes are not open; please do not go on properties.</li>
<li>Entertainment – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/takingit2thestreet" target="_blank"><i>Taking It 2 the Street</i></a> will host a ‘block party’ </li>
<li>News coverage - TV, radio, and newspaper </li>
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<li>on Kimball from the corner of Pershing to around the corner of Madonna and Pierson</li>
<li>on Elliott from Pierson to Maryland</li>
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View <a href="http://www.kalb.com/story/22767028/new-home-for-taking-it-to-the-street" target="_blank">TV coverage</a> from KALB-TV from July 5. <br />
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