Stories by author "Sean M. Grappe": 4
Stories
Deep Roots and Sweet Cane – Exploring the Tradition and Resilience of Domingues Farms
Sugar cane production is a vital part of the history and economy of South Louisiana. Sugar cane has been grown in Louisiana since its introduction by Jesuit priests in the mid-eighteenth century. Étienne deBoré introduced a variety of cane, which…
Forging A Legacy – The Enduring Spirit of Sam Guarino & Son Inc.
Sam Guarino & Son Inc., a historic blacksmith shop in Abbeville, Louisiana, traces its roots back to the early 20th century. Founded by Sicilian immigrant Salvadore "Sam" Guarino, the business initially operated as a blacksmith shop, serving the…
The Veranda Hotel's Journey Through Fires, Violence, and Modernization – The Evolution of Abbeville's Historic Landmark
Construction of the Veranda Hotel began in 1845 as a courthouse by Catholic priest and founder of Abbeville, Père Antoine Désiré Mégret. The hotel underwent a tumultuous journey of evolution and transformation, marked by fires, acts of violence, and…
Generations of Banking in the Heart of Acadiana – The Bank of Abbeville and Trust Company
Abbeville, Louisiana, is renowned for its rich history as an agricultural community along the Vermilion River. The city was founded by the French Catholic priest Père Antoine Desiré Megrét in 1843. As the town’s population grew and its economy…