CHPS Mission
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
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of these six membership categories:
Individual $10.00
Family $20.00
Sustaining $35.00
Patron $50.00
Corporate $100.00
Major Donor $250+
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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.
1200 Shell Beach Drive
The Fontenot House, circa 1935
The original owners G. W. and Ruth Holleyman called the distinctive house at 1200 Shell Beach Drive “Lake Haven”.
The house is built in the Georgian revival Tidewater style and occupies an acre lot directly on the lake.
The one-and-half story red-brick structure was built for $11,400.
All the wood used in the house is cypress, except for the white oak and red oak flooring throughout.
The Holleyman’s granddaughter, Nancy is married to Wendell Fontenot, and they are the current owners of this treasure.