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Title: Vintage 1938 Terrebonne Parish Court House Dedication Program – Houma, Louisiana
Up for sale is a rare, original 1938 dedication program for the New Terrebonne Parish Court House in the City of Houma, Louisiana, dated August 28, 1938.
This original 4-page vintage booklet serves as a fantastic snapshot of pre-WWII Louisiana history, combining local political significance with detailed federal architectural records from the Great Depression era.
🏛️ Architectural & Construction Specifications Inside:
Official Branding: Identifies the courthouse officially as "Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Project La. 1053-D."
The Roof Jail: Includes a fascinating write-up highlighting a modern, "escape-proof jail on the roof."
Premium Materials: Details the construction materials used, including Indiana limestone, Georgia granite entrance steps, Tennessee marble walls, terrazzo floors, and red gum wood finishing.
Financials & Timeline: Notes the precise total cost of $365,000.00 (with a $139,000.00 PWA grant) and outlines construction dates from May 10, 1937, to June 28, 1938.
Key Names: Credits Architects Wogan & Bernard, and Builders Caldwell Bros. & Hart.
🗓️ Dedication Ceremony Schedule & Local Names:
Addresses By: Louisiana Governor Richard W. Leche ( Huey Long ally), P.W.A. Regional Director Geo. M. Bull, Architect Joseph Bernard, Mayor Elward Wright, and Judge Robert B. Butler.
Events Listed: A street dance featuring live music by the James Melody Weavers, a local softball game at C.Y.O. Park, and a performance by the Terrebonne Parish School Band.
Genealogy Interest: Mentions several prominent local names including Dr. M. V. Marmande, Chas. L. Chauvin, H. L. Bourgeois, Father Lucien Caillouet, and Patricia Ann Marmande
