Researched by Twin Blends
Researched by Twin Blends
— Vincent Van Gogh
— Jimmy Cannon
Researched by Twin Blends
We are twin brothers and best friends who grew up in Southern Hills in Shreveport and played sports together. Neither of us were really interested in history when we were younger, but we always loved looking at old photos. As we got older and retired from sports, we started to get more interested in old pictures of our city’s history. We search through thousands and thousands of old pictures from the past, go to the exact location where they were taken, snap our own picture and then combine those two pictures to form what we call a “Blend.” We then use those photos to tell the history of that location in a fun and exciting way! Since we are “twins” and “blend” the old and new photos together, that’s where the name Twin Blends comes from and you can find us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and now the web at twinblendshistory.com.
Researched by Twin Blends
Come As You Are
Dine In Your Car
Street Car Trolley
Records Unlimited
The Gang's All Here
How About a Victory Lap?
We had such a great time today bringing our Twin Blends presentation to Koran Baptist Church in Haughton!
A big thank-you to Donna for inviting us to come share the history we love! This is truly one of our favorite things to do — sharing the stories and old photographs of our area and connecting with folks who appreciate our local history just as much as we do. Everyone seemed to enjoy the Steamboats on the Red River video and the Twin Blends Music Video (song by Rusty Bethley).
The food was delicious, and we had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people! We’re grateful for the warm welcome and the opportunity to share what we do!
Thank y’all for making today so special!
— Twin Blends: Northwest Louisiana History Hunters
Northwest Louisiana Archives at LSUS
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First Drive Through Bank in Shreveport!
Check out these cool old pictures of the First National Bank Broadmoor back in 1949! It was the first bank with a drive through in Shreveport!
Now known as Chase Bank, this bank has been around for a long time!!! We came across these photos while researching the Menasco Studios Collection at the Northwest Louisiana Archives at LSUS. We also added a touch of color to bring them to life!
Mayor Clyde Fant’s wife was one of the first to take advantage of this new concept in banking! Some of the photos in this collection are very fragile and we take great care to save them but there are some that are literally disintegrating.
Saving history is a tough project and we want to thank the LSUS Archives for allowing us to help in saving these gems for future generations to enjoy!
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AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME! OUR NEW PORTER’S FLEET VIDEO IS HERE!
PORTER’S FORGOTTEN ARMADA: IRONCLADS, TINCLADS & TIMBERCLADS ON THE RED RIVER IN 1864!
162 YEARS AGO, ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL NAVAL ARMADAS EVER SEEN ON THE RED RIVER HEADED TOWARD SHREVEPORT!
Can you imagine the sight?
In March 1864, Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter led a massive Union fleet up the Red River during the Civil War, with Shreveport as its major objective. This extraordinary armada included ironclads, tinclads, timberclads, high-speed rams, three river monitors with revolving turrets, and numerous support vessels.
108 BOATS. MORE THAN 210 HEAVY GUNS. ONE MISSION: CAPTURE SHREVEPORT!
But the Confederates had other plans!
NOW, TWIN BLENDS: NORTHWEST LOUISIANA HISTORY HUNTERS IS BRINGING THIS FORGOTTEN CHAPTER OF LOUISIANA CIVIL WAR HISTORY BACK TO LIFE!
Our NEW multimedia video explores the incredible warships, the daring military campaign, and the dramatic events that unfolded right here on the Red River as the Union forces attempted to reach Shreveport.
THE FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME!
WOULD YOUR GROUP LIKE TO HEAR THE STORY OF PORTER’S FLEET?
Twin Blends would love to bring this fascinating piece of history to your historical society, civic organization, community group, or special event!
Send us a message to learn more about scheduling our Porter’s Fleet presentation!
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AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME! THE FULL VIDEO COMING TOMORROW!
PORTER’S FORGOTTEN ARMADA: IRONCLADS, TINCLADS & TIMBERCLADS ON THE RED RIVER IN 1864!
THIS VIDEO BRINGS A FORGOTTEN CHAPTER OF LOUISIANA CIVIL WAR HISTORY TO LIFE —
AND FOR A SHORT TIME, YOU CAN WATCH THE FULL VIDEO!
In 1864, Admiral David Dixon Porter led a massive Union fleet up the Red River during the American Civil War, with Shreveport as a major objective. This extraordinary armada included ironclads, tinclads, timberclads, powerful rams, and other vessels of war!
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Twin Blends: Northwest Louisiana History Hunters would love to bring this fascinating story to your historical society, civic organization, community group, or special event!
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Help us bring this forgotten chapter of Northwest Louisiana history back to life!
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