Morning in Minden

Minden, Louisiana, was one of the locations for the film The Longshots, which just came out, recently. So knowing this, and having been to Smithville, Texas, and Mansfield, Louisiana, I was a little wary about "vintage authenticity," so to speak. Despite this, I think most of what I've captured was genuine, and has been around at least since the 1940's.


c. 1943


I think this just has to be a leftover prop. But I don't really know.


Vintage

The Drake Building, where the A&P used to be. I like the burnt orange satellite dish that says "Electronics Unlimited." I wonder if that's a leftover prop.




Former Bank of Webster, c. 1910


Former Bank of Minden, c. 1901, Romanesque Style


The contemporary Webster Parish Courthouse, c. 1953


c. 1950

Main Street



And back alley