Saving the Dairy Barn

We are working hard to raise funds to save the Dairy Barn on Buhlow Lake that is a part of the Central Louisiana State Hospital.  Weather is taking a toll on this historic structure and the state doesn't have funds, so our committee is dedicated to raising funds and through a cooperative agreement with the state, preserve the exterior.  The north wall is most at risk.  We have been very fortunate to get some great news coverage recently.  If you would like to help, donations may be made to the Save the Dairy Barn Fund.

Here are a couple of videos from KALB, news channel 5, about our effort.

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The Hotel Bentley - Mirror Room opens

On Friday afternoon, May 1, the Mirror Room lounge opened.  This is the first step in reopening the historic Hotel Bentley, built in 1908, last closed in 2004.  Mike Jenkins is doing a magnificent job of restoring and rehabbing this fine structure which will be a focal point of downtown Alexandria as our downtown continues to come back. 
We enjoyed a drink in the lounge which has been preserved so well.