Shreveport in Vintage Postcards

Shreveport in Vintage Postcards
Author: Eric J. Brock
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738517469

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Between the end of the 19th century and the present day, roughly 2,000 postcards were produced depicting scenes and landmarks in the city of Shreveport and the surrounding area. Most of these were made and distributed during the golden age of postcards, from approximately 1905 through the 1920s. In all, more than half of Shreveport's 170-year history is represented on postcards. Ranging from advertising and promotional cards to scenic views and fold-out souvenirs, the cards showcased the community's growth and development.

Shreveport Sounds in Black and White

Shreveport Sounds in Black and White
Author: Kip Lornell
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1604733039

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Shreveport, Louisiana, is one of America's most important 'regional-sound cities', its musical distinctiveness shaped by individuals and ensembles, record label and radio station owners, announcers and disc jockeys, club owners and sound engineers, music journalists and musicians. The area's music is a kaleidoscope of country, blues, R & B, rockabilly, and rock. This book presents that evolution in a collection of scholarly and popular writing that covers institutions and people who nurtured the musical life of the city and its surroundings.

Eric Brock's Shreveport

Eric Brock's Shreveport
Author: Brock, Eric J.
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2001-01-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781455603862

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Today, Shreveport boasts the largest collection of important twentieth-century buildings in the state of Louisiana, and is surpassed only by New Orleans in the number of locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Well-known Shreveport historian Eric J. Brock details the history of the city's commerce, civic development, neighborhoods, architecture, cemeteries, peculiar events, culture, religion, and education. Based on his columns for the long-running series, "The Presence of the Past," which appeared weekly in the Shreveport JournalPage, it is the result of many years of documentation and research. One can witness the breakup of the Great Raft, relive the yellow fever epidemic of 1873, sing along at the Louisiana Hayride, and retrace the steps of Martin Luther King, Jr. Written in response to an overwhelming number of requests and suggestions for a book of its kind, Eric Brock's Shreveport should fill the void for academic books depicting the area.

Miracle in Shreveport

Miracle in Shreveport
Author: David Benham
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0785215999

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Twin brothers David and Jason Benham grew up with big dreams of baseball and an even bigger trust in God. Though they attended a small high school with no baseball field, turned down a professional offer so they could attend college together, and faced more than one missed pitch and injuries, they kept dreaming, praying together on the field, and believing in God’s provision for their lives. David and Jason’s journey, from Little League to college to professional baseball and beyond, reminds us that even when we don’t know what God is up to, He’s putting together the pieces of our life’s puzzle and executing the plans He has for each of us. Miracle in Shreveport tells the story of a family’s love, the power of prayer, and a game that is truly all-American. It is also the story of brotherhood staying strong, despite the threat of comparison in a profession committed to competition. Most of all, it is the story of being faithful in small steps, honoring God in the process, and trusting His hand in our lives. In this book, the Benhams call us to remember that when we follow God’s dream for us, we find it is better than we could have ever dreamed for ourselves.

Insiders' Guide® to Shreveport

Insiders' Guide® to Shreveport
Author: David Otto
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2010-08-17
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 076276340X

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Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Shreveport A place of hidden treasures and Southern charm. Casinos, culture, fine dining, and outdoor fun. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children's activities

Historic Shreveport-Bossier

Historic Shreveport-Bossier
Author: Marguerite R. Plummer
Publisher: HPN Books
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 1893619087

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The Jewish Community of Shreveport

The Jewish Community of Shreveport
Author: Eric J. Brock
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738514888

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The Jewish presence in northwest Louisiana actually predates the establishment of Shreveport in 1836. From the very beginning, Jews have been part of the city's civic, social, and mercantile life. Pioneer settlers began holding services in private homes in the 1840s, and by 1858 the community was sufficiently large enough to consecrate a Jewish cemetery and the first Jewish benevolent association, a forerunner of today's North Louisiana Jewish Federation. In 1859, the first congregation was founded. In The Jewish Community of Shreveport the rich history of this influential and vibrant citizenry is chronicled by well-known Louisiana historian Eric J. Brock, archivist of Shreveport's B'nai Zion Temple. Nearly 18 decades of Jewish life in Shreveport are depicted in over 200 vintage images, many of which are previously unpublished. Both of the city's synagogues, B'nai Zion and Agudath Achim, are represented, as are many of the rabbis, business leaders, political leaders (including three mayors), and laypeople from the community's long history.

Lost Shreveport

Lost Shreveport
Author: Gary D. Joiner
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2010-06-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 1614231613

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Over the course of many decades, the city of Shreveport witnessed dramatic growth and ever-changing landscapes. Mule-drawn railways gave way to electric streetcars, and what was once the Confederate capital of the state became today's vibrant commercial hub of northwest Louisiana. Drawing from their extensive image collection, authors Joiner and Roberson depict the forgotten scenes and lost stories that form the complex layers of Shreveport history. From the famous performances of Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show to the infamous red-light district, from the decline of vigilante justice to the victims who perished from yellow fever, Joiner and Roberson recover and remember lost Shreveport.

Wicked Shreveport

Wicked Shreveport
Author: Bernadette J. Palombo
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2012-03-04
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1614233667

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In the rough-and-tumble days of the nineteenth century, Shreveport was on the very edge of the countrys western frontier. It was a city struggling to tame lawlessness, and its streets were rocked by duels, lynchings and shootouts. A new century and Prohibition only brought a fresh wave of crime and scandal. The port city became a haunt for the likes of notorious bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde and home to the influential socialite and Madam Annie McCune. From Fred Lockhart, aka the Butterfly Man, to serial killers Nathanial Code and Danny Rolling, Shreveport played reluctant host to an even deadlier cast of characters. Their tales and more make up the devilish history of the Deep South in Wicked Shreveport.

Shreveport’s Historic Greenwood Cemetery: Echoes in Granite and Marble

Shreveport’s Historic Greenwood Cemetery: Echoes in Granite and Marble
Author: Gary D. Joiner, PhD
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2023-01-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467152404

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Pause for a spell to visit with the remarkable inhabitants of Greenwood Cemetery. Greenwood Cemetery is resplendent in its gardenlike setting, gently rolling hills, sharply edged bluffs, impressively carved monuments and row after row of military gravestones. It is a social laboratory that helps those get to know who was here before and what their families wish future generations to remember about them. Visitors can find heroes and villains, mayors, bankers, industrialists, the well-to-do, and the forgotten. Some monuments are fascinating simply for their carved angels, others poignant in their descriptions of lives cut short. Indeed, all the markers have a story to tell. The most notable among them are included in this book. Stroll through Greenwood with Dr. Gary Joiner and learn a thing or two about those who rest here.