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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

Alexandria Louisiana Shaving Permit - 1957

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

Kansas City Southern (KCS) Railroad, serving Alexandria Louisiana

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

Weiss and Goldring Department Store, Alexandria Louisiana

The Fair Store, 1111 Main Street, Alexandria Louisiana

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


more about Herbie K's...
Rice Shoe Store, Alexandria Louisiana, next door to Schnack's

Whittle's Toy and Gift Shop, 93 Bolton Avenue

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

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