The Historical Association of Central Louisiana

PUB NIGHT

“Celebrating Downtown Alexandria” Tuesday, November 11th Veteran’s Day 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. FINNEGAN’S WAKE 812 Third Street Alexandria, Louisiana      Invite a friend and join us as we celebrate those individuals who have already invested in downtown revitalization by restoring historic buildings.  Security on premises.  Non-alcoholic beverages and refreshments will be provided by HACL. ***Visit with Jock Scott and have him sign your purchase of his recent work, “Natalie Scott: A Magnificent Life” the story of Jock’s great aunt, a noted Louisianian of the early 20th Century. RSVP: (318) 448-3952

Annual Membership Meeting - 2008

Promoting: "Downtown Living"

Thanks to all who attended the Annual Meeting and a BIG thanks to Dan and Kris Brenner for opening their home! Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 10:45 a.m. Dan and Kris Brenner's Home , 1406 4th Street, Alexandria This house was built in 1908 by a former wealthy timber man, Swords Lee, who had direct connections to our state's most famous governor.   During World War II, this building was used as a boarding house and was known as "Ms. McIntire's Boarding House."  Many people in Central Louisiana still affectionately remember dropping off or picking up friends and family members at this location.  The Brenner family is a fine example of what downtown living is all about.  Congratulations to the 2008 Preservationists of the Year: 1) Jam and Maureen Downs (Pegram Plantation) 2) Mike and Jenny Jenkins (Loyd Hall) 3) Ken and Charlotte Wasmer (2036 Jackson Street)

HACL's 2008 SPRING TOUR "Preservation is Good Business" Exterior Photo Bennettville Plantation Store Inside Bennettville Plantation Store

Featured Properties:     Rehabilitation of historic structures for business use.

Click here to read about our successful tour in the 4/27/08 Town Talk Click here to view the article in the 4-25-08 Town Talk Saturday, April 26, 2008: Bennettville Plantation Store, Lloyd Hall, Cotton Brothers Bakery, two notable properties on Jackson Street and the Diamond Grill.    Click here to download the Spring Tour Brochure Click here to download the Tax Incentives Brochure We had a great turnout for our 2008 Tour!  Thanks to everyone who made it possible!

Click here to read The Town Talk Article on 1802 Monroe Street (Hynson-Ringgold Home) owned by Steven and Andrea Warren

Click here for details on The Kent Plantation House's event "Alexandria Afire!" Saturday, May 10, 2008

Help Save the Armour Building Click here for more information. Article in The Town Talk March 31, 2008.

St. James Episcopal Church Sesquicentennial celebration of the purchase of the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Saturday, March 15, 2008.

Trolley Offering Free Tours to Alexandria Residents The Town Talk 1-16-08

Preservation Can Help Tourism Letter by Charles Charrier to The Town Talk