Cypress Lake And University of Louisiana Share 114-Year History, Lafayette, Louisiana
Blogger's Note: Two stories converge to explain this off-shoot of the Atchafalaya Basin, in the heart of a 1900s southern college campus. Cypress Grove is uniquely tied to the history
New Orleans Is A World’s Fair Kind Of Town, 1884 & 1984 – Part 1
Blogger's Note: Most of us can remember the 1984 New Orleans World's Fair. Gigantic fiberglass mermaids alluring guests at the entrance; a monorail; a startlingly tall gondola lift that would
Thank You Viewers! Albany Woodworks Facebook Page Receives Amazing 1,000 Likes, 2014
Caption: "1,000 Facebook Fans? That's Sooo Many Humans. Fun Fact: Although cute and cuddly now, these little Louisiana Black Bear cubs will grow up to become efficient 400-pound omnivores." Thank You
Albany Woodworks Heart Pine Brings New Life To Historic Capitol Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2013
Blogger's Note: Captured in 1862 during the Civil War by Union forces under the command of Admiral Farragut, and totally reconstructed after the war, "The Old Gray Castle," was abandoned
Southern Cypress Manufacturers’ Association Cypress Print Ads National Geographic, 1930-1940 – Part 1
Blogger's Note: Submitted by Albany Woodworks Facebook viewer Donald Thibodaux, original ads from the Southern Cypress Manufacturers' Association, featured prominently in National Geographic throughout the 1930s - 1940s. Designed to attract