New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Davis Building
Circa 1892
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 7, 2016
1. The Davis Building Marker
This building, constructed in 1892 by the Jacob Davis Family on land purchased from Leonidas Serret, remained in the Davis family until its 1936 purchase by Dr. Paul A. Lebourgeois. The pediment brickwork of the second story facade is considered the finest extant example of the artistry of Aristide and Alfred Etie, New Iberia brick masons at the turn of the twentieth century. This building housed many businesses including Mrs. Scharff and Sons Clothing Store, C.L. Lasalle Groceries, The Cozy Cafe, Steinberg's Furs, Gary's Drug Store and Sears, Roebuck and Co. Through the generosity of many local citizens, the property was acquired in 2011 and named the Donald "Doc" Voorhies Wing of The Bayou Teche Museum.
Donated by Dr. Donald J. Voorhies and the children of his siblings, Dr. Cornelius P. Voorhies, Jr., H. Alfred Voorhies, and Diane Voorhies Plaisance in memory of Cornelius P. Voorhies, Sr., and Odette Delcambre Voorhies.
Erected 2012 by Iberia Cultural Resources Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 30° 0.301′ N, 91° 49.041′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. Marker is on East Main
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dreyfus Building (here, next to this marker); Evangeline Theater (a few steps from this marker); Segura - Labourgeois Building (within shouting distance of this marker); James Lee Burke (within shouting distance of this marker); William G. "Bunk" Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Murray Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bazus Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Fire (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Iberia.
Regarding The Davis Building. One of twenty-one trilingual historical markers (Spanish, French and English) located throughout New Iberia.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 7, 2016
2. The Davis Building Marker
English Translation
October 7, 2016
3. The Davis Building Marker
French and Spanish Translation
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 7, 2016
4. The Davis Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2017.
