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38. Dupré-Pavy House, 1927

119 W. Vine Street Dr. Felix Octave Pavy and his wife, Fannie Estilette Dupré Pavy, built this home on property donated to Fannie by her mother, Fannie Estilette, the wife of State District Judge Gilbert L. Dupré. This simple pyramidal roof cottage property cost $5,000 to build.

April 9, 1927

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9. Parish Trust & Savings, 1927

103 W. Landry Street This two-story brick structure is adorned with a bas-relief eagle, two linear panels with stylized fretwork, and diamond shaped patterns above its windows. For many years it served as a bank. It now houses Java Square Café, where patrons can enjoy their coffee in the old bank’s original vault. Before the …

April 9, 1927

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25. John Thistlethwaite House, 1925

631 S. Court Street Built by John Thistlethwaite and Charlotte Frere Thistlethwaite when they moved into Opelousas from Macland Plantation north of Washington. This Greek Revival home is made with cypress and features massive fluted columns. Mr. Thistlethwaite owned and operated Thislethwaite Lumber Company and Macland Plantation just outside of the town of

April 9, 1925

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33. John Van Hudspeth Home, 1924

424 S. Market Street This cypress and pine house is designed in the Georgian Cottage architectural style. The home is furnished with Victorian pieces containing a walnut marble top bedroom set from 1860. Exterior moldings were added in 1980, with the leaded glass entry installed in 1983.

April 9, 1924

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8. Shute Building, 1924

102 E. Landry Street Dr. Creighton Shute opened his drug store on this property in the 1890s. It became known as Shute’s Corner. In 1924, the wood frame structure was demolished and a new brick building constructed to house Shute’s general merchandise store and pharmacy. At one time, the Star Barber Shop operated out of …

April 9, 1924

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21. Mosley-Boagni Home, 1922

410 S. Court Street Built with cypress and pine flooring with lumber from one of the oldest academies in Opelousas, this cottage underwent major renovations under the ownership of Mrs. Josephine Mosley, daughter of E. B. Dubuisson, who married Vincent Mosley, a prominent lawyer, cattleman and civic leader. A screened front porch was added in …

April 9, 1922

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61. Frank DelBueno House, 1921

413 N. Main Street This bungalow house was built for $3,000. The location of this home was in convenient walking distance to the passenger railway station, which brought family and visitors to the DelBueno home during the Great Depression.

April 9, 1921

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11. Old Greco Building, 1921

123 W. Landry Street From 1926 until he retired in 1990, this building served as Joe Greco’s Shoe Repair Shop. In 1991 Or 1993, it became the Back in Time Restaurant & Gift Shop. In this café you will find great food, but also gifts and antiques, as well as the famous picture Opelousas folks …

April 9, 1921

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23. Gilbert Mistric Home, c. 1920

536 S. Court Street This beautiful and spacious Federal Colonial home was built by long-time Opelousas dentist Dr. Gilbert Mistric, son of Pierre Mistric, and his bride, Marie Louise Mayer. It was the first home to be built on this block. The home is constructed of pine.

April 9, 1920

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16. Delta Grand Theatre -1934

120 S. Market St. Originally built as the Christman and Riseman Hardware Store, the building was converted to a movie theater. The original Delta Theatre opened on April 1, 1934 by Collins Conrad of Breaux Bridge, who operated it for four months. It was than sold to Joe Guillory and later Southern Amusement Company, Inc. …

April 9, 1920

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