Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Strand Theatre
Historic Site
— Shreveport —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019
1. Strand Theatre Marker
Built 1925 for Saenger-Ehrlich Theatre Enterprises. Designed by architects Emile Weil and Charles G. Davis of New Orleans. Interior designed by Paul Heerwagen of Arkansas. Was flagship theatre of Saenger Amusement Co., a forerunner of Paramount. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1977.
Erected by The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 32° 30.603′ N, 93° 45.006′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Downtown Riverfront. Marker is on Louisiana Avenue south of Milam Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 619 Louisiana Avenue, Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Soul Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Municipal Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scottish Rite Cathedral (about 600 feet away); W (about 600 feet away); Old B'nai Zion Temple (about 700 feet away); Justin Gras (about 700
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More about this marker. Louisiana Street is one way south at this location.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019
2. Strand Theatre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
