Allendale-Lakeside in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Christian-Hamel House
Historic Site
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019
1. Christian-Hamel House Marker
Built c.1883 at corner of Christian and Jewell Streets, opposite Oakland Cemetery. Moved from that site in 1976. Important example of Queen Anne cottage architecture.
Erected by Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 32° 30.371′ N, 93° 45.229′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Allendale-Lakeside. It is on Austin Place south of Milam Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 740 Austin Place, Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Olgilvie-Wiener House (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin Place Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Logan Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Calanthean Temple (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Burton (about 600 feet away); Elvis Presley (about 600 feet away); Mr. Brooks (about 700 feet away); Oakland Cemetery (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.
More about this marker. Currently houses the Mercy Center.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019
2. Christian-Hamel House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
