New National Register Listing, Cash Grocery and Sales, Co
Written by MIKE JONES AMERICAN PRESS Saturday, 03 July 2010 00:00
Restored LC Landmark now listed on National Register of Historic Places
The Cash Grocery and Sales Co. warehouse at 801 Enterprise Blvd. has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, said Rick Richard, owner of the structure.
Richard said he was officially notified July 1 of the listing on the register, which is part of the National Park Service.
“We’re thrilled to have the recognition for a place that was so important to the commerce of Lake Charles,” Richard said.
Cash Grocery and Sales is the 15th Calcasieu Parish listing on the National Register. The last building to be added was Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Lake Charles in 1994.
The Cash Grocery restoration had previously been recognized with an award from the Louisiana Trust for Historical Preservation and a Landmark Award from the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society.
The mission of the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society (CHPS) is to
encourage the preservation of historical buildings, objects, and places relating to the history of Louisiana and Calcasieu Parish, including its natural beauty and all that is distinctive to our state.
One of the primary ways that CHPS accomplishes this mission is to recognize those who have contributed toward the preservation of buildings, objects and places.
This is done by presenting awards to deserving property owners via the Calca Commendation and the Landmark Awards.
Membership and Meetings
The Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society sponsors many interesting programs and activities in our community.We invite you to join us to enjoy the many benefits of membership.
Charpentier
Margaret Place
Membership
Pick from one
of these six membership categories:
Individual $10.00
Family $20.00
Sustaining $35.00
Patron $50.00
Corporate $100.00
Major Donor $250+
Join using our on-line membership form.
Area History
Longtime preservationist and former President of CHPS, Adley Cormier has graciously permitted us to publish a copy of his Timeline History of Southwest Louisiana.
Adley Cormier first presented this document to the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical Society.
Contact Us
P.O. Box 1214, Lake Charles, LA 70602