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As Alexandria celebrated its Bi-Centennial in 2007, many of us recalled the Sesquicentennial held in 1957. Below are a few recollections of that celebration!

Telegram from President Dwight Eisenhower to the Citizens of Alexandria Louisiana
Western Union Telegram from President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Alexandria Louisiana Shaving Permit - 1957
Shaving Permit - Alexandria Sesquicentennial: 1807 - 1957

Chaptico Dairy, Bayou Rapides Road
Chaptico Dairy, Bayou Rapides Road

Bob Dinnat's Bake Shop, Founded 1917
Owned and Operated by Sam Villard - 1756 Elliott Street
Alexandria's Oldest Bakers

Bob Dinnat's Bake Shop, 1756 Elliott Street

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railroad, serving Alexandria Louisiana
Kansas City Southern...Sesquicentennial greetings!

Peoples Shoe Store - "On the corner doing business on the square"
Corner Third and Washington Streets
Fine name shoes for all the family
L. Mykoff, Owner and Founder

Peoples Shoe Store, Corner Third and Washington Streets

Weiss and Goldring Department Store, Alexandria Louisiana
Weiss and Goldring Department Store, Alexandria Louisiana

The Fair Store, 1111 Main Street, Alexandria Louisiana
The Fair...1111 Main Street

Herbie K's Has Been Practically a Legend to Alexandria!
Herbie-K's

Herbie-K's...the World's Worst Service

more about Herbie K's...

Rice Shoe Store, Alexandria Louisiana, next door to Schnack's
Rice Shoe Store...next door to Schnack's

Whittle's Toy and Gift Shop, 93 Bolton Avenue
Whittle's Toy and Gift Shop

"Jay" Mertens Owl Fine Foods, 1121 Chester Street, Alexandria Louisiana
Owl Fine Foods - 1121 Chester Street

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