Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Chamber Plaza

Historic Site

— Shreveport —

Chamber Plaza Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019

1. Chamber Plaza Marker

Inscription. Built 1922, under the administration of Mayor John McWilliams Ford, to house Shreve Memorial Library. Designed by J. P. Annan in style of Roman Villa. Remained in use as central public library for over half a century.

Erected by Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education.

Location. 32° 30.85′ N, 93° 44.969′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Downtown Riverfront. Marker is on Edwards Street south of Travis Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Edwards Street, 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. The Pardon (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Chamber Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Turning to the Right (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); CNB Building (about 400 feet away); Shreve Memorial Library (about 400 feet away); Pro Deo et Patria (about 500 feet away); First City Market (about 500 feet away); Hutchinson Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.

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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2019

2. Chamber Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2019.