These 11 Photos Of Louisiana From The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating

A collection of century-old photographs showcasing various locations and moments in Louisiana's history.

It's always fun to look back at old photographs to see how things have changed (and sometimes how they've stayed the same). Let's take a look back at these fascinating Louisiana photos that are more than a century old.

1. Baton Rouge, after the Confederate attack on Union troops in 1862.

2. Post Office in Lake Charles, 1892.

3. Christmas Eve on Main Street in Opelousas

4. People line up for the first passenger train in Bogalusa

5. A train arrives in downtown Covington, 1907.

6. A group of friends just hanging out and playing some music in Plaquemines Parish, 1935.

7. Some strawberry growers in Hammond, 1935.

8. A young messenger boy in Shreveport, 1913.

9. Public meeting in front of New Orleans City Hall in 1918

10. Elmer Candy Company factory, 1917.

11. Napoleon House, 1920s

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