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former Ford showroom
Crowley, LA |
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This former Ford showroom was built around 1920. It is now used as the Crowley City Hall after a $2 million renovation in 2005. The building has "Crowley Motor Co." inscribed at the top. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Airline Motors
La Place, LA |
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Airline Motors, named for its proximity to the airport, was built as a car dealership in 1939. A cafe and service shop opened two years later and car sales was gradually phased out. Airline Motors Restaurant closed in 1994 for about a year. Hurricane Katrina did some damage to the signage and canopy in 2005, shortly before these photos were taken. For more, see this website.
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Wray-Dickinson Building
Shreveport, LA |
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The Wray-Dickinson Building was built from 1913-1915 for the Wray-Dickinson Motor Car Co. The company sold Packards, Hudsons, and Fords. In 1969, the company then known as Wray Ford moved to another location. The building is now occupied by an architectural firm and a commercial realtor. These black and white photos are on display in the lobby. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see this website.
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