Here’s a collection of photos of streets in downtown Covington in the 1970’s, as well as a couple of Claiborne Hill photos.
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“The Glass Menagerie” Opens at Playmakers Community Theater this Weekend
Tickets are on sale now for The Glass Menagerie at Playmakers Community Theater, opening Saturday, February 20th and running through March 7th, 2021. Showings are Saturdays 7 pm and Sundays 2pm.
Local History: 1st Avenue Park, Now Known As “Nose”
Down at the end of Jahncke Avenue in Covington, just before it turns into Old Landing Road, is a roadside park with some extra special features.
Rollin’ on the 3 Rivers House Float Parade Kicks Off This Saturday
Mardi Gras 2021 may have taken on a new form, but the spirit of the season lives on in Covington with the Rollin’ on the 3 Rivers House Float Parade, kicking off Saturday January 23 through Mardi Gras Day, February 16, 2021.
Local History: a Tribute to Postcards
Many of the historical photographs from 100 or so years ago we have today only because they were printed on postcards. Through the wonder of that new-fangled gadget, the camera (and the fascination that came with it) people suddenly felt in love with photographs of just about anything and everything in day-to-day life.
Local History: Covington Downtown Flashbacks – 1980’s & 1990’s
Here are some pictures of downtown Covington and its stores from 30 or so years ago, in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
Heritage Bank Celebrates 90th Birthday With BBQ Tailgate Bash
Heritage Bank of St. Tammany is ending out their month-long 90th Birthday celebration this Thursday, October 30th from 10:30 am – 3 pm with a tailgating bar-b-que party
Friday Block Party In Downtown Covington This Weekend
Vintage car enthusiasts will once again stroll along Columbia and Boston Streets perusing the vast auto collection, each exhibited by their personal owners in
Columbia Street Landing: The Birthplace of the City
From its founding, Covington was an important trade center, linking the river to the lake and New Orleans. The river was dredged to allow