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Gone
but not forgotten. To borrow from Bob Hope, "Thanks for the memories."
I even found names of some of my contemporaries in your Register. I remember
well the Parkway Inn and Lazarone's. I was a member of BHS class of '53.
James H. Warfel
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 23:59:41 (GMT)
I appreciate the work you put into this site. I
was born in alexandria, and lived there on and off throughout my life. I do
have
some pleasent memories of the past. My grandparent lived on Rapides avenue.
My cousins and I used to play along side the bayou till late at night. 'hide
and
seek' and 'murder in the dark' were favorites. I cannot imagine letting my own
child do that now. again, thanks for all the hard work.
Wm. Murphy
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 23:26:34 (GMT)
What fun! Seeing the photographs brought back some
of my favorite memories of growing up in Alexandria - the Don theater, shopping
downtown - loved the old pix of Wellan's, Bolton homecoming parades downtown (BHS
class of 1972 - Go Bears!), selling Noah's potato chips for Y-Teens, and the list
goes on. Now when I go home to visit, I'll think a little more about the past.
Thanks for all your hard work in putting this site together.
Susan Taylor Deahl
Dallas, TX USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 23:23:53 (GMT)
I've been gone quite awhile. It was really nice
looking back.
Mary Dance Van Meter
USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 22:51:40 (GMT)
Was stationed at Alexandria
AFB from 1954 to 1959
as a young Air Force Lieutenant (pilot). 366th Fighter group commanded by Col.
Bill Daniels. Met my wife at the bowling alley and have been married for 47
years.
She's still as georgeous as the day I first laid eyes on her. Typical of those
southern belles. We bought our first home on Jackson street and our first child
was born in Alex. Attended an AF reunion at the base in 1989. The base remained
little unchanged but the downtown area had really deteriorated from what I remembered.
Enjoyed the pics. Brought back a lot of fond memories.
Carl Richards
Peoria, AZ USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 22:32:42 (GMT)
Thanks so much for your time in putting together
these wonderful memories! It was great seeing the past buildings. I graduated
from Bolton in 1979 and relish those times growing up here in Alexandria.
Lisa Alley Smith
Alexandria, LA USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 22:22:11 (GMT)
I thoroughly enjoyed the Alexandria Retrospective.
I grew up in Alex. Left for college in 1974 and have not lived there since. My
father was transferred in 1978. I miss Alex a lot and continue to visit every
chance I get. Looking forward to my 30 year Bolton high school reunion!!!!
Marge Terry
Dallas, TX USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 22:03:59 (GMT)
Being a teenager in Alex during the 50's was
the greatest: no drugs, no crime, and the start of Rock and Roll. I was
the drummer
in The Two Tones, along with Clifford Forrester (lead singer), Lloyd Edwards
(sax & keyboard), Butch Crenshaw (vocal & bass), and Alvin Ross (vocal &
guitar). We had a lot of fun and I often think of Alvin, along with Jack Luttrell.
Both died in a tragic accident one night. The teachers at Bolton (class of '58)
were great. Years later, I had a chance to personally thank Mr. Fitzgerald (physics
teacher, WWII pilot & aviation club sponsor) for his inspiration. I went
on to become an Air Force pilot during the 60's, flew missions in Viet Nam,
and retired
as an American Airlines Captain.
Other memories: victory garden behind our house
on Oxford St., watching planes out at the air base, riding my bike on my
Town Talk paper route (still ride
a bike), hanging out at Lazarones, Vic Wilder's T-bird, and Stevie Street's
birthday
(Ground Hog Day)!!
Thanks for keeping the memory alive, Ken. This
is a web site that must be visited often to keep up with new messages and
old memories.
(P.S. Shirley & I are in Palm Springs during winter and Big Bear Lake in
summer.)
Gary Lueders
Palm Springs, Ca USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 21:49:36 (GMT)
Thank you for a wonderful memory lane....I was born
and raised in Alexandria along with my brother Ronnie Akins, and 3 sisters, Mitzie
Akins Gremillion (deceased); Reba Akins Williams and Jackie Akins Ward. Our parents
owned Cenla Auto Parts on 13th Street. So much has changed in the last 20+ years.
Thank you again for sharing those fond memories....Jill
Jill Akins Goulart
Ruston, LA USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 20:58:11 (GMT)
Definitely brought back a flood of memories. Thanks!
Charles Jackson
St. Louis, MO USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 20:53:17 (GMT)
I always enjoy looking back on the way life used
to be. I was born and reared in Alexandria and have continued to live my adult
life here in Alexandria, so I remember most of the photos and scenes of livelihood
of Alex. The photograph that impressed me the most was the one of Wellan's, decorated
@ Christmas time. Of course, some of my favorites were the Don Theatre, Sears,
Rapides Bank (where my dad worked for nearly 30 years!). And a couple of others
that were not shown but i'm sure all of you will remember: the extremely
narrow
Murray Street Bridge and the Paramount
Theatre. Thanks for the stroll down memory
lane! Great job!
Ann James Murray
Alexandria, LA USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 20:17:26 (GMT)
Thanks for the great memories Ken. Very well
done. It really makes one homesick and wishful for the "good ole" days.
Thank goodness that I was able to experience growing up in a city and community
like
Alexandria. My house was on Midway street, one block over from Alma St. Attended
Prompt Succor and Menard ( class of 65 ) Thanks again. Pat Bell ( 225-673-6878,
225-571-3436 or fax - 225-677-8845 - P O Box 81, Duplessis,Louisiana, 70728
Pat Bell
Gonzales, La. USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 19:29:42 (GMT)
I ENJOYED YOUR HISTORY OF ALEXANDRIA. YOU
MENTIONED MY FATHER, BILL KEARNS AND HIS GAS STATION AND COIN SHOP.THAT WAS EXCITING TO
SEE HIS NAME. I MIGHT HAVE SOME PICTURES OF HIS STATION AND I WILL SEND IT TO
YOU.
YOU FORGOT TO MENTION THE PARAMOUNT THEATHER
DOWNTOWN. I REMEMBER ON SATURDAY MORNING WE COULD GET INTO THE PARAMOUNT
WITH 6 RC COLA TOPS. SO WE WOULD GO TO
DAD'S GAS STATION AND RAID HIS COKE MACHINE TO GET THE TOPS. WE HAD 11 KIDS
IN THE FAMILY SO WE ALL COULDN'T GET THE RC TOPS.
THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLE'
DAYS.
THANKS AGAIN FOR THE MEMORIES.
BETH KEARNS HUNTER
PINEVILLE, LA USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 19:07:09 (GMT)
Great job! I will be sure to share it with family
and friends.
Denise Gremillion Bankovic
Woodworth, LA USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 14:23:44 (GMT)
Enjoyed the web site and the pictures, especially
the old house on Main St., that brought back memories. In 1958 it had four apartments
, and I rented my first apartment in this house when I moved out on my own. I
graduated from Bolton High in 1959.
Good job on bringing back lots of memories.......
Margaret Starnes Johnson
DeRidder, La. USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 04:08:37 (GMT)
My Mother, Jo Raxsdale, was from Alex. My Great-grand
Mother escaped from the Yankees to New Orleans. I enjoyed this.
Susan Cancelosi
Glen Ridge, NJ USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 01:21:05 (GMT)
I loved growing up in Alexandria! Thanks so much
for the memories!
Joy Jacobs Marshall
La Porte, TX USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 01:03:00 (GMT)
Your site was sent to me by an old friend who shares
my background from CenLa. Thank you so much for this piece of work. I shared many
of the same wonderful memories that you show; of my first movie at the Don, watching
those groceries on the conveyor at the Piggly Wiggly, and many hours spent at
Sonny's Palace Grocery on Monroe St. ogling his candy offerings and wondering
what to spend my nickel on.
What a wonderful labor of love for a place and
time that has been too long from my memory.
Randy Harper
Fort Smith, AR USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 00:17:05 (GMT)
My wife and I graduated from Bolton High School
and so did the rest of our sister and my wife parents. I graduated in 1979 and
this brings back many memories, thank you very much for sharing it with us.
Sincerely,
John E. Young
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps
John E. Young
Stafford, VA USA - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 22:54:27 (GMT)
I enjoyed my growing up years in Alexandria and
still get together with several childhood friends each year. I graduated from
Bolton in 1956. I have a son and his family who live there now. My husband and
I are retired Texas teachers and moved to the mountains of New Mexico to retire.
We love the climate and outdoor activities here.
Deanna Chicola Petty
USA - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 22:06:01 (GMT)
Many thanks for a job well done. Your efforts are
sincerely appreciated. Although I lived in Pineville, my Grandparents did live
in Alexandria, along with plenty of other relatives. Seeing the old photos really
touched my soul. I came away thinking that, "Gee, I wish there was more."
Some day, I hope someone will make up a "memory trip" for both sides
of the muddy Red River. For now, thanks to you, I will return to your site often,
and relish in my joyous memories of CENLA.
Jim McKenzie
Evans, GA USA - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 21:29:39 (GMT
Enjoyed reading the letters and viewing the cites
in which I grew up in. I lived on Oxford St. I went to Bolton High;graduated in
1959. I went to work for Rapides Bank; moved to Avoyelles in 1976. You have done
a good job in bringing back memories....
Marjorie Buchanan Guillot
Marksville, La USA - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 18:58:30 (GMT)
Excellent site! I am from Alex and miss the slower,
gentler times there. Thank you!!
Jim Lowther
Sarasota, FL USA - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 18:11:45 (GMT)
Thank you. It's been many years since I attended
Bolton and graduated from ASH (1971) but I still have many fond memories of Alexandria....
Castor Plunge, Lake Valentine, Stewart Lake waterfalls, the Don and Paramount,
Lou and Laura's BBQ, Fishville, the bowling alley and all the rest. Thanks, Glenn
Glenn Balentine
Prairieville, La USA - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 13:33:48 (GMT)
I lived in Alexandria from the first grade until
I went away to LSU, returning to visit as long as my mother lived.
This brings back many memories.
Laura Rountree Lott
Valrico, FL USA - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 00:08:23 (GMT)
Very interesting. I was born in Alex. in 1937 and
lived there until 1961. I bought my wife's wedding rings at Schnacks in 1959.
Dade Foote
Atlanta, GA USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 22:18:40 (GMT)
I enjoyed your Retrospective of Alexandria. I imagine
you remember my 19 years of living on Alma St. as well as I do.
Catherine Sloan
Alexandria, LA USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 21:54:38 (GMT)
Thanks for your retrospective. It was heart-warming.
Judy Holloway
Alexandria, LA USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 20:57:36 (GMT)
I was born in Alexandria on Sept 2, 1948. Then left
when I was 6 months old, so this is all new to me.
Bob Harper
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 20:16:25 (GMT)
Born and raised in Alex. Ash Graduate 1973
Charlie Hickman
Covington, LA USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 15:03:11
(GMT)
I have fond memories of Alex too. I went to Prompt
Succor, Brame, and then ASH for one year before moving to San Antonio. My parents
were military and I was informed that England AFB is now the airport. Places do
change.
Linda Carpenter Smith
Crown Point, IN USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 03:54:34 (GMT)
Really enjoyed the pictures--we also remember Alexandria
during better times (as far as we are concerned). We hate to see all its beautiful
old buildings and businesses dissappearing--my children don't know what its like
to shop in a dept. store (like Wellan's) and actually have the owner or his
wife
walk up and wait on you and know your name! When you had a complaint-it actually
meant something--when businesses where owned and run by your neighbors and friends--I
really miss those days--Alexandria was a truly beautiful (and safe) town to live
in.
A.L. & Cynthia Price Parker
Pineville, LA USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 02:44:16 (GMT)
Got this "site" thru a friend and plan
to send it to a lot of friends! i go back a lot further than most-lived in Alexandria
all my life--thru the war years when Alexandria was something with all the army
camps and air-bases! Finished Bolton High School in 1943 [now that ought to
tell
you how old i am!] all what i've read from others sure brings back memories!
i remember Mockingbird Park on Bolton Ave. i lived on the end of Bolton Ave.
and Rapides Ave. Does anyone remember the Railroad Terminal bus? Gosh i could
"write"a book of memories! maybe i'll be back with more!!
Constance Cicardo Nasello
Alexandria, La. USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 02:22:18 (GMT)
I lived in Alexandria from 1948 to 1952. I attended
Bolton High School. I recently attended our 50th Reunion.
Ouida Fae Morris
Huntsville, TX USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 21:12:14 (GMT)
I lived in Alexandria for 13 years before moving
in 1990 after graduating from ASH. The last time i was there it was in 1992.
It is still my home even though i have not been back I still keep in touch with
my friends that i have there. I really miss it. BRAD SWIHART
Brad Swihart
Southgate , MI USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 20:41:01 (GMT)
I was born in Alex in 1948. My dad was Lloyd
Bell and worked at the Rapides Bank & Trust Company. I have a brother Brett
and two sisters, Pam and Pat. Both of our parents are now gone but we, the kids,
have very fond and not so fond memories of our home town. I live now in North
Dakota and a physician. My specialty is Psychiatry, and I love it here. We are
the SLOWEST growing state in the union, and that is fine with me. Low crime,
good people and cold weather. Oh, I went to school at St. Francis Cabrini, Cherokee
Elementary, Maryhill Seminary, and ended up at Menard High and grad in 1966.
Hope to hear from some of you.
Mark Bell
Minot, North Dakota USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003
at 19:55:22 (GMT)
Your Alexandria Retrospective is quite impressive!
Its black and white photographs, although seemingly bleak, are just enough to
get my memories flowing -- conjuring up images in my mind that are in super-duper
Technicolor and extra-wide Vistavision. I was born in Alexandria in 1934 and
the
pictures steered my mind into all directions -- memories from even before World
War II. There is no place on Earth that was a better place in which to grow
up.
I wish that your wonderful efforts here would spark your collaboration
with others who have additional photos to offer and stories to tell for another
expanded retrospective.
Many, many thanks.
Anita Hines Brewer
New Orleans, LA USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 16:23:36 (GMT)
Our daddy, Felix Bell Sr., was a fireman. He shopped
for groceries at the Cicardo's grocery store. Our mother did not drive. Daddy
would pay the bill monthly and get us a bag of Jax cookies. The four of us gobbled
it greedily. My first engagement ring was bought at Schnacks
Jewelers. We always
went to the Paramount theater in the summer on Wed. We could save our cola bottle
caps to get in.
Mrs. Cicardo (I am not sure I have spelled
her name right) would get us the bottle caps from their soda machine. A
Hershey bar in those days was
a nickle. I rode the city bus into town for a nickle. Do you remember the
old airplane parked at City Park? My grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Bell, lived
on Hebert
St. I spent a lot of time with her and would walk to the park to go swimming
at the public pool. Most of our pictures have been lost.
Thank you this has been a valuable piece of
nostalgia.
Judy Bell Broxson
USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 14:52:04 (GMT)
Thanks for the wonderfull comments and photos. I
was born and spent the first 20+ years of my life there.
Graduated from OLPS in '72 and Menard in '76.
Brought back a lot of good memories!
Great idea for a website, good work!!
Steve Nasello
Little Rock, AR USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 04:55:26 (GMT)
I did enjoy the trip down memory lane. Just want
to add Mockingbird Park on Bolton Ave at the old community center. Had a library
branch in that building. Also the City Park swimming pool. The Missouri Pacific
depot was also know as the Texas and Pacific Depot. My Dad worked for the T and
P.
Anna Holnes Hester
Lecompte, La USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 01:04:59 (GMT)
Thanks for the memories!!!
KELLY ALBERT BELL, JR.
Monroe, NC USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 00:38:47 (GMT)
I was raised in Pineville and I miss home so much.
I very much so enjoyed your presentation.
Stephie Vance
New Orleans, LA USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 21:55:33 (GMT)
I ENJOYED GOING BACK IN TIME
MARTY BOICE
PINEVILLE, LAI ENJOYED GOING BACK IN TIME USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 18:13:12
(GMT)
We moved away over 30 years ago but may return to
our roots.........
Donald and Patricia Buchanan Andries
Monroe, LA USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 17:24:05 (GMT)
To use an old radio term, "what a blast from
the past". Excellent job. Thanks!
Ed Buckley
St. Croix, VI U.S. Virgin Islands - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 16:03:33 (GMT)
I was born in Alexandria but have lived in Fort
Worth most of my life. I still have an aunt and uncle (Bill and Voris LeBlanc),
and a cousin (Bruce LeBlanc) that live in Alexandria. I love Alexandria and still
consider it home. Thanks for you web site; it brought back memories.
Mike LeBlanc
Fort Worth, Tx USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 14:19:33 (GMT)
I haven't been back to Alexandria since 1978. Things
have really changed. Maybe I will get back to visit my brother sometime in the
near future. It was nice to see old places. such as the Don. I worked there in
1971. Funny, I ended up marrying someone named Don. Oh well, it happens that
way.
Thanks for the reminder of where I used to live.
Cathy Pender
Laporte, CO USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 09:21:55 (GMT)
Thank you for all your hard work to present us with
the past. I hope that one day some of those buildings will be restored. The Don
would be awesome as a dinner theater.
Kathy (Diane) Ponthieux El Guermai
Houston, Tx. USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 14:17:15 (GMT)
I grew up around Alexandria, Pineville and Grant
Parish. I have many memories of the good ole days...Times have really changed,
but forever remains the same in our hearts. If you grew up in these areas then
you relate to the meaning of "MY HOMETOWN". I am one that never felt
at home unless I was here, I never wanted to leave and now raising my children
here.......
LaTonnia Gray (Downs)
Colfax, La USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 04:52:39 (GMT)
This certainly brought back memories. I moved to
Alex in 1969 at the age of 14. It was the big city to me then! I met my future
(and present) husband at ASH. I was a freshman the year it opened. Oh, the DON
and the Continental Trailways station look so sad.......
Katie Farrar
Helen, GA USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 04:09:40 (GMT)
Cool! Your memory goes back farther than mine.
But
I did remember lots of the places you cited.
Carol Janette Jones
West Monroe, la USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 03:21:36 (GMT)
Thanks for the memories.
Chris Swanson
Baton Rouge, La USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 02:46:59 (GMT)
Nicely done! Thanks for putting together this "collection
of memories."
Lynelle Ford
Boyce, LA USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 02:10:08 (GMT)
it's really nice to walk down memory lane with
you and never imagined how old the buldings were. i've not had as much time
as you
to journey these sites but i have seen a few of them. after looking at a great
town my thoughts were I would have wanted to be around in the 50's. love the
pictures.
thanks for the time.
monica marcotte
houston, tx. USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 01:23:36 (GMT)
This was wonderful, wish you had added some on England
AFB. WE were transferred there in 67, my family and I lived there until 81, my
son still there - Asst Principle at Tioga High, Karl
Marty Carpenter
San Antonio, TX USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 01:01:33 (GMT)
It was so nice to remember places I grew up going
to shop at or just drove by on a regular basis. Thank you for your work.
Melissa Jones
Denver, CO USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 00:41:28 (GMT)
I certainly enjoyed this trip down memory lane .
. .
As Bob Hope always said "thanks for the memories"
Lucy Alonso Rivero
Shreveport, LA USA - Friday, January 24, 2003 at 00:39:29 (GMT)
Enjoyed the memories. Does anyone remember the
fire
station on Rapides Avenue, A&P, Dinnat's bakery and the ice house? I was
born and raised in Alexandria on 12th Street between Monroe and Madison. Moved
to Libuse
in 1951. Attended Rosental Grammar and Bolton High (1955). Worked as an office
manager at W.T. Grant Co. on Third Street for $50.00 a week until I married
and moved
away. I'm back now and enjoy living in this area and appreciate the memories
you
gave us.
Alice Faye Holy Praska
Pineville,, LA USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 22:22:02 (GMT)
Thanks for the wonderful memories. Thanks also for
all your hard work...I really enjoyed it!
Ginger Price Miller
Denton, tx USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 22:05:02 (GMT)
Thanks so much, Ken, for the trip back in time.
I graduated in 1961 from Pineville High, but my mother and father, Hazel and Alton
Brister, owned and operated Brister Marine Sales and Hardware--the Evinrude dealer--on
MacArthur Dr. for many years. I still own the building, and it is now a new Maytag
Laundromat. Great job of preserving the past. Fondly, Gail Lee
Gail Levet Lee
Nashville, TN USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 21:57:06 (GMT)
Thanks for sharing these wonderful memories. It
only makes me miss my hometown even more. Alexandria will always be a special
place.
Johnny Miller
DENTON, tx USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 19:43:56 (GMT)
I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING ALL THE PICTURES AND GOING
DOWN MEMORY LANE.
JEANETTE LITTLETON
PINEVILLE, LA USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 17:34:54 (GMT)
My mother is from Alexandria as well as her family.
Her dad was Arthur Janette. Her Mother was Mabel Bonette. She had several sisters
and brothers. Pearly Bonette was Fire Chief during the 40's and 50's. Sam Bonette
was a barber in business with Arthur Janette and practiced their trade through
the 60's and maybe even to the 70's.
My uncle Jim (James Janette) was the manager
of the Singer Sewing Machine Store for a number of years and moved on to
work
at Sears. Arthur and Mabel had six children; Arthur, James, Dorothy, Bill,
Lois and Jerry. Only Arthur and Dorothy are still with us at this time.
This trip down
memory lane was very interesting as I have not visited Alexandria since 1995.
I do remember some of these places. Thanks.
Paul W. LeMaire, Jr.
The Colony, Texas USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 16:08:29 (GMT)
This is great. I work at L.S.
Rugg Elementary (the
oldest standing Elem. School in the Parish, Bolton High is the oldest High School.)
Our neighborhoods have changed a great deal in the Garden
District but not our
hearts. It is still the prettiest place around. Marye, White and Albert Streets
still have the gorgeous old homes, brick street, and best trees in the town.
Thanks for the Retrospective brings back a
lot of good memories.
Maureen Herring
Alexandria, la. USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 15:50:59 (GMT)
I remember so fondly driving
our cars down 3rd Street and looking at the reflection of our cars in the
windows when we were kids in the late 50s, and even earlier going to the Sat.
matinees
at the Paramount theatre.
Thanks for the Memories.
John Zabasky
Silver Spring, Md USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 15:12:13 (GMT)
Ken, I would love to do something like this about
my home town, Pineville. Yes, I am a "River Rat" born in 1963 in Pineville.
Please contact me via e-mail, as I would like you advise on where and how to start.
Joseph Thompson
Lafayette, L USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 14:52:21 (GMT)
I enjoyed this very much. As I viewed it, there
were places I had forgotten about. Thanks for the memories.
Donna G. Robinson
Elmer, La USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 14:04:18 (GMT)
Very nice stroll down memory lane. I grew up on
Levin Street around the corner from the Palace Grocery (Super
7), which was owned
and run by Sonny Distafino. I have fond memories of many of the places presented.
Thanks.
Gregg Franklin
Alexandria, La USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 05:07:55 (GMT)
I was born and raised in Alex. from 1956 to 1979
before moving to Texas. I got to see the transformation from a distance and everything
seems so foreign. My parents still live there so I do get home occassionally.
These pictures brought a flood of memories as a child growing up. I miss them.
Thanks for the site.
Arthur Derbonne, Jr.
Lufkin, TX USA - Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 04:52:06 (GMT)