Category Archives: Historical Homes

Lake Charles Historic Districts Get New Guidelines

The City of Lake Charles is looking to preserve its history and has discussed setting new guidelines being submitted for Lake Charles’ three historic districts.   A lot of times there are issues  that arise with a homeowner inquiring about modifying a porch or a window.  It’s important people find out the answers to these kinds of…

Have You Heard of Margaret Place?

Margaret Place

Lake Charles, LA  has many beautiful Historical Homes some of which can be found in Margaret Place and the downtown Lake Charles Charpentier District.  Let’s take a step back into time and visit Margaret Place celebrating 100 years with the Annual Palm Sunday Tour of Homes! Margaret Place streets are broken down  by Streets on…

Historic Margaret Place in Lake Charles

Margaret Place is generally considered the oldest recorded subdivision in Calcasieu Parish and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2012. The boundaries for Margaret Place Historical District are Griffith Coulee, Shell Beach Drive, Pithon Coulee, and the North side of South Ryan.  Margaret Place streets are broken down  by Streets on the Calcasieu Historical Preservation…

Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, Louisiana has it’s share of Fine Homes & Estates.  I usually preview the subdivisions South of town, but don’t want to forget one of the most memorable landmarks of our City which is Shell Beach Drive. Shell Beach drive is one of the streets that make up the boundaries for Margaret Place Historical…

Historical Lake Charles Cottage For Sale in Charpentier District

You won’t believe this historical Lake Charles cottage located in the Charpentier District near the action in downtown Lake Charles! Located at 722 Kirkman across from the Episcopal Church and Listed on the National Registry of Historical Places in Lake Charles , 722 Kirkman St is a great find. View Larger Map Why rent when…

Lake Charles Palm Sunday Tour of Homes April 17, 2011

The 36th Annual Palm Sunday Tour of Homes in Lake Charles will be April 17, 2011 from 1-5 pm. This year the homes on tour are “rescued homes” in the Charpentier Historic District of Central Lake Charles. Rescued because the owners have restored these homes and seen the potential of their original beauty.   One…