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historic homes
The Valentine House, 2220 Jackson Street
The first residents of record in this charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath craftsman style home were John T. Valentine and his wife Grace Treadwell Valentine. We see them mentioned at this address in the 1926 Alexandria, Louisiana City Directory just after the land was purchased along with the property next ... Continue Reading » about The Valentine House, 2220 Jackson Street
823 City Park Boulevard, Alexandria, Louisiana
In 1934, City Park Boulevard only had 3 homes listed and by 1940 it was almost fully developed to what we see today. The area along the bayou has long been know as one of the places to find the most beautiful homes in the Garden District. Dorothy Hylton Sims owner ... Continue Reading » about 823 City Park Boulevard, Alexandria, Louisiana
Mimosa Place- 2816 Elliott Street
For many years Elliott Street ended directly after the bayou behind Hillcrest Drive and the Avenues area, but a new neighborhood was developed beginning in the 1940's that was called Mimosa Place. We will begin the story of the house at 2816 Elliott Street with the marriage in 1910 of two ... Continue Reading » about Mimosa Place- 2816 Elliott Street
Sugar Sweet- 1815 White Street
The story of this Alexandria, Louisiana house begins on a sweet note with the son of a French immigrant who arrived in New Orleans in 1882. Phoenix O. DePass (1843-1907) was an extraordinary man, who had made himself from nothing after losing his parents by the age of thirteen years. After serving ... Continue Reading » about Sugar Sweet- 1815 White Street
The Flower House, 1830 Albert Street
1830 Albert Street was originally built for Davidson S. "Doc" Flower and his family. Davidson S Flower, born January 3rd of 1858, was the fourth son of Charles and Clara (née Sprigg, daughter of Horatio Sprigg) Flower. Charles purchased the Inglewood Plantation from his uncle around 1847 and moved ... Continue Reading » about The Flower House, 1830 Albert Street
