Located at the corner of Broad and Enterprise at 810 Enterprise Blvd. is the Old Cash & Carry Building. This warehouse was built in the 1930's and was at that time as the name Cash & Carry implies, a grocery business. Now everything that was once old has been made new again! Rick Richard had a vision for restoring this building to a space that could be utilized for cultural events, catering and become a landmark for the Lake Charles downtown area. In 2009 this building received an Honor Award from the Louisiana Trust for … (5 comments)
historical buildings in lake charles: I Want Candy: A Sweet Display of Art in Lake Charles, LA
- 07/22/10 11:09 AM
The City of Lake Charles is fortunate to have an Arts and Cultural Center that acquires great exhibits for us to enjoy! Exhibits go on display periodically throughout the year housed in the Historic 1911 City Hall located on Ryan Street. All exhibits are free to the public Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. The Historic City Hall Building itself is interesting to admire and has been beautifully restored.
One of the exhibits I particularly enjoyed was the Titanic Artifact Exhibit. Currently on Display is "I Want Candy: The Sweet Stuff in American Art" While you may leave this exhibit … (5 comments)
Lake Charles is full of architectural wonders and historical buildings. I have written several feature Blogs on Downtown Lake Charles and historical places in Lake Charles. I gave readers an insight into The Charleston Hotel, Lake Charles Historical Churches and the 1912 US Post Office/Courthouse. When researching the history of First Presbyterian Church and the 1918 hurricane in Lake Charles, I learned that Temple Sinai was one of the buildings that remained undamaged.
Next door to Temple Sinai, is the old Lake Charles Masonic Temple. The Masonic Temple is a grand building … (1 comments)
Lundy Lundy, Soileau & South is located in the old historic 1900's courthouse/post office at 501 Broad Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The firm of Lundy, Lundy, Soileau & South has invested in restoring this beautiful building to its 1900 grandeur. I am here often for my Lake Charles real estate closings and the attorneys and closing agents always make my clients feel special. The closing process is a pleasure and the staff keeps an open line of communication during the transaction keeping everyone … (1 comments)
historical buildings in lake charles: Re-visiting The Historic Charleston Hotel in Lake Charles, Louisiana-A Tale of Two Brides
- 06/07/10 01:11 PM
Re-visiting The Historic Charleston Hotel in Lake Charles, Louisiana Downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana is experiencing a re-birth of revitalization and renovation! There are many beautiful historic buildings in and around the downtown Ryan Street vicinity that could tell a story. One of these grand buildings which has been renovated and is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, is The Charleston Hotel which opened back in 1929. The Charleston Hotel was the first "skyscraper" in Lake Charles with 10 floors! Throughout the decades there have been many social events held at The Charleston Hotel located on the corner of … (5 comments)
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