3 Best Landmarks in Shreveport, LA

“Shreveport Municipal Auditorium is an Art Deco building that was built between 1926 and 1929 during the administration of Mayor Lee Emmett Thomas as a memorial to the servicemen of World War I. The building was designed by Seymour Van Os and Samuel G. Wiener Sr., both of Jones, Olschner, Roessle & Wiener of Shreveport. The building was dedicated to the Warriors of the Great War on Veterans Day, which was then acknowledged as Armistice Day. In its early years, the hall played host to the military by serving as barracks for the troops and housing the early aircraft warning system, more commonly known as Radar. The auditorium is a versatile venue for sporting events, touring acts, live local concerts, graduations, family shows, parties, and debutante balls.”

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“Spring Street Museum is a 1860s bank building tracing Shreveport's history with various exhibits and artifacts. The museum is the flagship plan of the Shreveport Committee of the National Society of Colonial Dames in Shreveport. The Spring Street Historical Museum is located in the heart of Shreveport's Historic District. The museum is a non-profit organization designed to promote the welfare and education of the community. The museum has an extensive selection of artifacts, including vintage clothing dating back to 1835, firearms and swords, ancient toys, records of plantations, photographs, antique maps, Persian rugs, as well as original 18th and 19th century furniture, accessories and paintings. In 2016, the Colonial Dames and Friends of the Spring Street Museum took over the facility's day-to-day operations and enhanced the exhibits, exposure, and community outreach.”

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“Logan Mansion is an ornate Victorian mansion that now hosts tours and special parties. The mansion was built in 1897 and was designed by architect Nathaniel Sykes Allen. The original hand-laid parquet floors, beveled glass, carved woodwork, stained glass, fretwork, and a vast mahogany grand staircase are still in place. The glass transoms, fitted above the interior doors to control air movement, harken to the Victorian period's house ventilation. The mansion also offers public events for Haunted Tours and Special Events for adults and children, depending on the season. Logan Mansion is available for tours, birthday parties, dress-up tea parties, mystery parties, bridal and baby showers, and photoshoots.”

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