In keeping with the mission of the Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society, a list is comprised annually of the 11 most endangered things, places and structures.
2011
These listings serves as a "watch list" of historic sites and structures that are in danger of being lost by neglect, by demolition, by pollution, or by other factors which affect the built environment. According to Donna Richard, Society president, the list serves to bring the story of the site to the public's attention and to encourage reuse, redevelopment or increased care of important historic resources.
For 2011 the list includes:
2010
1. The Huber/Oak Park Development Office and the Gates to Oak Park. A mid-century example of a planned community, Oak Park was designed to be a premier place to live in Southwest Louisiana with distinctive live oaks providing shade to a unique street and service alley subdivision plat. The picturesque Huber Development office (2815 Fifth Avenue) and the distinctive oak and acorn cast-iron gateways marking the entrances are literally abandoned. Some of the gateways have been lost by street widening, others, like the grand Second Avenue gate, need prompt maintenance to keep them in good repair.
2009
Warren United Methodist Church. Update. Sadly, this building (photo of bell tower on right) was demolished.
The Duflot Building (Corner of Common Street and Clarence)
This structure historically was a greenhouse and commercial florist and nursery, with living space above.
Recently, a retail business operated from its ground floor and that retail establishment has moved south.
The building and site represents a chapter of retailing history where the small entrepeneur lived above his business to better serve his clientele.
2008
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This is an 1890 era two story Queen Anne Revival house and features an Eastlake-style porch surmounted by an elaborately worked balcony.