Bust of Cate found…
By admin | June 26, 2008
Thanks to an unknown good citizen, the Charles Emery Cate bust has been found and turned in to Hammond Police! On July 3rd, the bronze bust of Cate, a founder of Hammond, was reported stolen from it’s brick pedestal in Cate Square Park. The heavy, bronze sculpture was found in Zemurray Park near the lagoon. It suffered some minor damage and scratches during it’s removal from the pedestal, and it will be repaired and returned to it’s home in the park named in Cate’s honor. Police are still investigating. “It is such a relief to have him back,” said Downtown Development District director Terry Lynn Smith.
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Hot August Night is Friday, Aug. 15!
By admin | June 17, 2008
Our 13th annual Hot August Night is approaching - save the date!
Friday, August 15th is this year’s Hot August Night - the indoor/outdoor event features a gallery stroll with wine tasting, live music on the North Cypress Street stage with Invisible Cowboy, a Southeastern Pep Rally along with the ‘Bout It Brass Band on the La Carretta Stage, snowballs, snacks, and so much more!
Downtown Development District merchants will stay open late to feature art exhibits from local artists and photographers. Wrist bands entitling visitors to participate in the Wine Tasting event will be on sale in three places along Thomas Street and at the Hammond Chamber office. The Chilling at the Chamber event features a $10,000, $1,000 and $500 raffle and 15 vacation getaways.
Hot August Night will take place from 5pm to 10pm and many of the area restaurants and bars will remain open after the Wine Tasting event concludes…
For more information, contact us at 985-542.3471 or at ddd@hammond.org
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Reward Offered For Return of Cate Square Artwork
By admin | June 3, 2008
The bronze sculpture of Charles Cate, one of Hammond’s founders, is missing from its pedestal in Cate Square. The life-size bust, valued at around $6,000, was reported missing on Thursday, May 29. It was securely affixed to a brick pedestal during the September 30, 2007 Cate Square Dedication ceremony, and it would appear that a thief twisted the bust off the pedestal before stealing it. The heavy, bronze bust is a likeness of Charles Cate, a founder of Hammond for whom the park is named. It was situated in the southeast corner of Cate Square, near the intersection of East Charles and North Oak Streets.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the persons responsible for the theft. The identity of the person providing the information will remain confidential. Crime Stoppers is a toll free call at 1-800-554-5245, or call Lieutenant Vickie Corkern at 985-277-5710.
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Find Available Commercial Space in Downtown Hammond
By admin | May 8, 2008
Access Louisiana is a website that allows business owners to find available property in the Downtown Development District and elsewhere around Hammond and the state… visit www.access.louisiana.gov or this link to select a region for a listing of all available commercial properties in a region.
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Hammond Market is Now Held Twice a Month
By admin | May 8, 2008
The Hammond Market has expanded with more vendors and longer hours, and is now open twice a month. Open from 8am to 2pm, the Hammond Market operates on the second and third Saturdays of each month until further notice. The Hammond Market is located on SW Railroad Avenue near Hanson Street, and features vendors selling handmade, homemade and homegrown items like produce, crochet, soaps and candles, country crafts, fudge, jewelry and wooden toys. Lloyd’s Smokehouse will feature sausage, boudin, etc. For more information, contact Terry Lynn Smith, director of the Downtown Development District at 542-3471.
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Hammond Recycling Days: Every Saturday
By admin | May 8, 2008
The Hammond Area Recycling Center is located at 18104 Hwy 190 East, behind Eastside Collision Center and near the Hammond Municipal Airport. Open every Saturday from 8am to noon, the recycling center accepts glass, aluminum, and household plastics (no plastic shopping bags).
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New Website!
By admin | April 9, 2008
We’re updating our website to a new format to better serve you! Please stay tuned as we transfer information from our old site onto this one and visit us often to find out about news and events in Downtown Hammond!
Thanks!
The Hammond Downtown Development District
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