West Monroe in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Site of First City Hall of West Monroe
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 11, 2020
1. Site of First City Hall of West Monroe Marker
The two-story building, built in 1907-1908 during the administration of Mayor R. L. Rinehart, was designed by William Drago and based upon Old World Dutch architecture. This was evidenced by the interesting and unusual proportions of the building, which had two floors of exactly the same height and a roof the same height as each floor. A stairway in the front center of the building connected the two floors.
The city officials' offices were in the front of the lower floor, and the jail
and fire department were in the rear.
In the belfry, atop the front roof, hung a bell which was rung in case of
fires and on special occasions. This bell, removed from the belfry before
the building was demolished, was donated to West Monroe High School.
The bell was mounted on the east end of the football field and is still rung
today whenever the home team scores a touchdown.
The building was the center of city government until a new city hall was
built on Natchitoches Street in 1948. The building was charred by fire on
December 14, 1964, and was razed shortly thereafter.
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Location. 32° 30.15′ N, 92° 7.487′ W. Marker is in West Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita Parish. It is at the intersection of Trenton Street and Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on Trenton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Monroe LA 71291, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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: Webb Pierce (approx. 0.2 miles away); Don Juan Filhiol Historic Preservation District (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Ouachita Candy Company Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Art Alley (approx.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 11, 2020
2. Site of First City Hall of West Monroe Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 11, 2020
3. Site of First City Hall of West Monroe Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
