For visitors and locals alike, the giant, Victorian-era mansion (the largest in Louisiana) located at 728 Austin Place in downtown Shreveport is the subject of much interest. Whether you call it the Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion, “the True Blood house” (the house was prominently featured in the television show’s opening credits), the …
If you happen to love music history and a good ghost story, hold onto your Victrola, because Shreveport Municipal Auditorium just made one heck of an announcement. The National Historic Landmark has placed tickets on sale for a series of haunted tours during the week of Halloween (including one on …
Photo Note: Steve Smith hosts the Shreve Town Ghost Walk in downtown Shreveport. With cooler weather arriving, the Shreve Town Ghost Walk – a walking tour of buildings in downtown Shreveport where paranormal activity has been reported – is hitting its peak season. I spoke to tour guide Steve Smith about …
Editor’s Note: We’re big fans of Halloween here at 20×49.com. Today’s post begins a month-long series of weekly posts highlighting some of our favorite Halloween tours and attractions in Shreveport-Bossier. Photo Note: A portion of the attic of Logan Mansion in Shreveport. The historic Logan Mansion, located at 725 Austin …
Halloween is just days away and if you’re looking for a way to get spooked, Shreveport-Bossier is definitely the right place to be. In case you’re still planning for some ghoulish fun to get into, check out some of these events: Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch Night Frights, 7:30 p.m-midnight, …
If you’ve ever driven through the Texas Avenue corridor of downtown Shreveport, you may have noticed the majestic, Queen Anne Victorian-style home known affectionately as the Logan Mansion. Built in 1896 for local ice manufacturer and beer distributer, Lafayette Robert Logan, the home is one of Shreveport-Bossier’s most glorious structures. …
