In keeping with the Gulf Coast theme, I thought it would be fun to end the week with this 1956 wide-screen postcard of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for which I recently paid more than I usually do. I think you’ll… Read More ›
Month: August 2013
A Day of Reflection
Randolph School, Pass Christian, After Restoration It is hard to believe it has been eight years since Hurricane Katrina plowed through Mississippi. It was such a scary time, full of uncertainty about the future of so many places that we… Read More ›
Katrina losses still continue
Katrina losses still continue. One more recent loss was the National Register listed Nelson Tenement building in Pascagoula. This individually listed structure sat in its post Katrina state until it came down. You can read the National Register Nomination here.
New Deal in Mississippi: Weir Memorial Hall
Built as the new Student Union Building in 1939, Weir Memorial Hall was designed by R. W. Naef in Greek Revival style (Mississippi Department of Archives & History/Historic Resources Inventory database). Walter L. Perry Construction Company of Philadelphia, Mississippi… Read More ›
Deupree’s Historic Homes: The Mason Homes
Today’s post is a reprint from Mrs. N.D. Deupree’s “Some Historic Homes of Mississippi,” from Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society, Vol. VII (1903). This is the last essay in Mrs. Deupree’s ground-breaking two-part series on Mississippi’s historic homes. The… Read More ›
Don’t Turn On The Water Works For Moss Point Just Yet
Yes, it brings a tear to the eye to think of a wrecking ball slamming into the 1926 Water Works Building in Moss Point. But don’t break out your handkerchief just yet. Now known as the Moss Point Fire Station,… Read More ›
Flock to Flora for Trade Day September 7
Flora is a town that gets preservation. From the lovely main street to the historic depot and Chip Estes’ super cool cotton gin, the people of Flora are committed to saving what makes their place so special. On Saturday, September 7, visitors… Read More ›
Deupree’s Historic Homes: Jones Home
Today’s post is a reprint from Mrs. N.D. Deupree’s “Some Historic Homes of Mississippi,” from Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society, Vol. VII (1903). Now known as the Jones-Shuford House, this house is located at 285 E. Falconer Avenue and is… Read More ›
Legion State Park: a historic gem outside Louisville
Today’s guest post is brought to us by Kyle Wrather, a native of Columbus, Miss. Kyle holds degrees in English and Communication from Mississippi State University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in mass communication from Georgia State University in… Read More ›
New Deal in Mississippi: Somerville and Barnard Halls
Somerville Hall and Barnard Hall are the final two dormitories built with New Deal Administration funds on the campus of the University of Mississippi. They were not the final buildings–we still have a few more to go, including one that… Read More ›
A Bright New Future for the Charnley-Norwood House
The Mississippi Heritage Trust partnered with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History June 27-28 to get the plans rolling for the future of the Charnley-Norwood House in Ocean Springs. Experts from around the country, as well as the agencies… Read More ›
Deupree’s Historic Homes: Yerger Home
Today’s post is a reprint from Mrs. N.D. Deupree’s “Some Historic Homes of Mississippi,” from Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society, Vol. VII (1903). The Yerger Home Among the many handsome homes that adorned our State in ante-bellum days, none… Read More ›
Are You A Card-Carrying Preservationist?
Some days, it is tough to be a preservationist. Petitions, letters of supports, all those meetings, begging people “please don’t tear it down!”. But, when the stars align, board members and elected officials see reason, and we are able to… Read More ›
The New Deal in Mississippi: Hedleston, Mayes, and Garland Halls
Along with three other new dormitories, Garland, Hedleston, and Mayes Halls were dedicated October 21-22, 1938 (Gerald W. Walton. 2008. The University of Mississippi: A Pictorial History. Nashville, TN: The Booksmith Group). Built with funds from the Federal Emergency Administration of Public… Read More ›
MissPres News Roundup 8-5-2013
With our summer schedule, it’s been a while since we’ve had a news round up. Some of what I’ve got, you may have from the twitter news feed. Down in Moss Point, the fate of the old fire station building… Read More ›
Mississippi by Air: Biloxi Waterfront Before Casinos
I’m not sure of the date of this postcard, but it’s after 1964, when St. Michael’s landmark shell roof took its place on the landscape and probably before Hurricane Camille in 1969. Maybe a Biloxian will be able to tell… Read More ›
Deupree’s Historic Homes: West House
Today’s post is a reprint from Mrs. N.D. Deupree’s “Some Historic Homes of Mississippi,” from Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society, Vol. VII (1903). The West House in Holly Springs is now known as “Oakleigh” or the Fant-Clapp House, and… Read More ›
Preservation in Mississippi 