Central High School
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the school was originally built in 1917 as Central Colored High School, and was later changed to a junior high and now elementary school.  The school also served as Caddo Parish’s first high school and the first brick school for black students; 1627 Weinstock Street

Calanthean Temple
Built in 1923 by the Court of Calanthe, an early Black woman’s organization, and served as the Court’s headquarters as well as offering offices for Black professionals for many years; the rooftop garden was used for dances, Mardi Gras balls and other events; 1000 block of Texas Avenue at the head of Austin Place

End of the Confederate Monument
Located on the Court House Square, this monument commemorates the lowering of the last Confederate flag on this spot in June 1865; 500 block of Texas Street

Municipal Auditorium
Completed in 1929, the auditorium is considered to be the finest example of Art Deco brickwork in the state, and is listed on the national Register of Historic Places; legendary entertainers to perform there include B.B. King, James Brown, Bobbie “Blue” Bland, Aretha Franklin during their Chitlin Circuit days; today the auditorium hosts a variety of concert performances including, Blues, Rock, Pop and Country; 705 Elvis Presley Blvd, 318-673-5100
 
Texas Avenue
A preserved commercial block--formally known as “The Avenue”-- dating from 1899 and 1917 once had Black, Jewish, Chinese and Arab merchants. Today it is home to historic churches, turn-of-the-century buildings and businesses.  The 800 to 1000 block was once the business center and local social point for Shreveport’s Blacks and those in the surrounding communities; from Common Street at the head to the 1000 block

Johnnie Cochran’s Boyhood Home
Prior to moving to Los Angeles; famed attorney Johnnie spent his early pre-teen years being raised here; no visitors; 1933 Milam Street