... written by Marsha Miller , April 21, 2009 - 05:05 pm
When I first moved to Lafayette, I worked as assistant to the president & CEO of Chart House, which was located in FNB Tower. I parked in the FNB parking tower, thus turned right off Vermilion beside the old Lafayette Hardware store. Each day I wished I had a camera and each day when leaving home in the morning a camera was the farthest thing from my mind. However, as I turned that corner each day, nailed to the side of the building which was covered with layers of paint that were peeling and flaking off, there was a sign that read, "Climatic Paints." It always brought a smile to my face and, unfortunately, I never captured that "Kodak moment".
... written by Lyall Scott , April 22, 2009 - 01:10 pm
Great Story. I still have galvanized wash tub I purchased from Lafayette Hardware's going out of business sale. I got there on the final day of the sale and there were only knick knacks left. Everyone wanted a piece of the history of this venerable institution for postertity.
The tub had been stored in the attic for many years prior because it leaked.... and still does.
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