Bossier City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Old Bossier Municipal Building

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

1. Old Bossier Municipal Building Marker

Inscription. Cornerstone laid Nov. 26, 1926. Officially dedicated May 19, 1927. A fine example of the Spanish "Hacienda" style adapted for public buildings. The second floor still contains original jail cells.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1927.

Location. 32° 30.942′ N, 93° 43.939′ W. Marker is in Bossier City, Louisiana, in Bossier Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Barksdale Boulevard (State Highway 72) and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on Barksdale Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bossier City LA 71111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Watkins Allen / Battery 10 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gen. E. Kirby Smith Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Shreve Square (approx. 0.8 miles away); 525 Spring Street (approx. 0.8 miles away); Harrison Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Green's Alley (approx. 0.8 miles away); 3rd Caddo Courthouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cane & Bennett's Trading Post (approx. 0.8 miles away).

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

2. Old Bossier Municipal Building Marker

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

3. Old Bossier Municipal Building

Bossier City Municipal Building
Built 1926
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
March 28, 2002
By the United States Department of the Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.