Monterrey Fire Station No. 5 3215 Monterrey Drive. Dedicated October 10, 1973. The opening was planned to coincide with Fire Prevention Week as part of Fire Prevention Week Activities.
Postcard: "Baton Rouge, La. Birds-eye view from State Capital [Old]" Published by J. Albert Anderson Books & Stationery. Reverse: Addressed to Mrs. J.R. Coates 5724 W. Ohio St., Austin Station, Chicago. Return address is 720 St. Charles St. Baton...
Trained Firemen with Chief Bogan (right) in front of the Laurel Street Fire Station during Fire Prevention Week 1950. Original located in School Report of Activities Fire Prevention Week October 8-14-1950 Vol. 2 (Negro Section) BRFD Collection
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On December 15, 1961 approximately 2000 people peacefully marched through downtown Baton Rouge to protest the arrest of 23 Southern University students the day before for picketing restaurants that continued to refuse to serve African Americans. ...