City of Rayne Cultural Center - Rayne, LA
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ggmorton
N 30° 14.851 W 092° 16.197
15R E 570237 N 3346438
This former home of the first mayor of Rayne, LA is now the Rayne Cultural Center and was moved to this location to prevent demolition.
Waymark Code: WM13B74
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2020
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"In 1883, the town of Rayne was incorporated and J.D. Bernard served as its first mayor. The Bernard residence stands today as one of Rayne's few remaining early structures. Originally located on West South 1st Street, it was purchased by E.J. Bertrand, the first operator of Rayne's Municipal Power Plant. The home was moved to its current location by the City of Rayne to make it more accessible to the public."
Reference: Nearby Louisiana historical marker
Original Location: N 30° 14.050 W 092° 16.186
Type of move: Inside City
Building Status: Public
Related Website: [Web Link]
How it was moved: Not listed
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