The Architecture of the North Louisiana River Parishes, Volume 1: Ouachita Parish

"The Architecture of the North Louisiana River Parishes, Volume 1: Ouachita…" by F. Lestar Martin is a study that looks at the buildings in Louisiana's Ouachita Parish and how they show the history and culture of the area. The book focuses on buildings that are at least 50 years old, using them as a way to understand the parish's past in the late 20th Century. It examines the different architectural styles found on either side of the Ouachita River, from old log cabins and plantation houses to the buildings in the cities of Monroe and West Monroe. With detailed descriptions and illustrations of building types and architectural styles like Greek Revival and California Bungalow, the book helps readers understand the region's buildings and how they fit into the area's social and economic development.