Commercial Building (Alexandria, Louisiana)

The Commercial Building, constructed in 1915, is a historic skyscraper located at the intersection of Third Street and Johnston Street in Alexandria, Louisiana. As the city's first skyscraper and the second tallest building in Alexandria as of 1978, it showcases early American skyscraper architecture influenced by designs from Chicago in the 1880s. Designed by architect W.L. Stevens, this seven-story structure is recognized as a unique example in Alexandria and one of only four similar buildings in northern Louisiana, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in architectural history.