Westwego Historical Society - Founded 1997

Daniel P. Alario Sr., President

 
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 UPCOMING EVENTS

Monthly Meeting

Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm in the Westwego Historical Museum , 275 Sala Ave, for our society meetings.  All are welcome! 
  
  


  SALAVILLE: WESTWEGO'S HISTORIC DISTRICT
 
There's so much to see and do in Salaville, Westwego's Historic District.  Below, we showcase some of the many attractions and historic homes that can be found on Sala Avenue.  
 
 


WESTWEGO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
275 Sala Ave - Westwego LA 70094
Phone: (504) 341-3161

NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY
Displays of local historical artificats, a recreated early 20th century general store, and renovated living quarters
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WESTWEGO ARTS CENTER
401 Sala Ave - Westwego LA 70094
Phone: (504)

Home of the Westbank Art Guild
Galleries, studios, and more
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(offsite link)




WESTWEGO PERFORMING
ARTS THEATER
177-A Sala Ave - Westwego LA 70094
Phone: (504)

Home of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society. Concerts and plays throughout the year.
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(offsite link)


WESTWEGO COMMUNITY CENTER
177-A Sala Ave - Westwego LA 70094


Hosts community events,
 performing arts, and more.





LAZY RIVER LANDING

On the Missisppi River
at the Foot of Sala Ave







VINTAGE GARDEN CAFE
333 Sala Ave - Westwego, LA 70094
Phone: (504) 371-8821

Delicious food and friendly service make this eatery one of the busiest in town!
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(offsite link)

SALAVILLE PERK
137 Sala Ave - Westwego, LA 70094
Phone: (504)  309-3077

Great coffee, Great food...
Great fun!
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(offsite link)




TRUE VINE BAPTIST CHURCH
249 Sala Ave - Westwego, LA 70094
Phone: (504)  341-0282

The oldest African-American congregation on the Westbank.






THE ICE HOUSE

Historic Ice House
now being renovated



MARTIN HOUSE
306 Sala Ave - Westwego, LA 70094

NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY



MARTIN SEAFOOD
300 Sala Ave - Westwego, LA 70094

NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY



CONRAD BUCHLER HOUSE
236 Sala Ave - Westwego, LA 70094

NATIONAL REGISTER PROPERTY



VIC A PITRE HOUSE
476 Sala Ave - Westwego, LA 70094

Home of the first elected
Mayor of Westwego

 


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COMING SOON TO SALAVILLE
There are numerous projects in the works on Sala Ave, from the Westbank Music Hall of Fame to a community food bank. The sidewalks and streets are scheduled to be renovated with updated lighting, brick designs, and landscaping.  Also, one of the most ambitious projects is a large multipurpose town square complete with amphitheater and market.  Check back to soon to learn more about these exciting projects!



HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Westwego's Historic District is administered by the Westwego Historic District Commission, which is made up the following citizens:




Betty Landry, Commission Chairperson
Daniel P. Alario, Sr.
Terry Schule
Gilbert Breaux
Patty Kattan
Jeanette Roux, Co-Chairperson
Charmaine Currault Rini
Freddie Merriday
Deanne Dupont

 
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