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The Informer: Hurricane wreaked havoc on downtown landmark
First Baptist Church of Lake Charles began its mission in 1880 — long before its congregants had a ... Read more
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The Informer: Opening of port brought rejoicing to Lake Charles
“Only once before in the history of Lake Charles — Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918 — was there ... Read more
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The Informer: Historic paper mill closed its doors for good in 1981
Residents of the town of Elizabeth were devastated to learn in 1981 that their only industry, Boise Southern’s ... Read more
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The Informer: Radar station moniker was ‘mushroom on the horizon’
The Lake Charles Air Force Station — once located southeast of Lake Charles and across the street from ... Read more
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The Informer: Unique memorial honored those who died in Vietnam
Last month, the city of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission unveiled the official Louisiana Vietnam Veterans Memorial ... Read more
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The Informer: Parish voted in 1987 to save historic courthouse
In the late 1980s, a battle ensued as to whether to keep or demolish the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse. ... Read more
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The Informer: Boys Village has been ‘busy building men’
A successful capital improvements campaign for Boys Village in 1980 allowed the full-service residential care center for boys ... Read more
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The Informer: Downtown almost lost a beloved landmark in the 70s
Nestled in the heart of downtown Lake Charles, the art-deco Gothic-style Charleston Hotel was closed by the state ... Read more
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The Informer: Burton Coliseum overcame rocky start in the 1980s
Country-western singer Lynn Anderson and more than a dozen world champion cowboys were featured in the 37th annual ... Read more
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THE INFORMER: Wrecking ball claims old Calcasieu Parish Jail
“Destruction of a historic downtown Calcasieu Parish building will begin this week. But the hundreds of thousands who’ve ... Read more