1910's, Photo Search
In May 1914, Cap and Ella Wilmans hosted a house party at their plantation in Louisiana. Among the attendees are Newport residents Mr. and Mrs. Wilmans, Charles Wilmans, Ed Wilmans, Mart Lewis (butler), Elzia (cook), Lula and Charlie (maids), Mrs. George Farrat, Mrs....
1900s, Photo Search
Lula Empie Van Dyke is pictured here seated in the family buggy. The carriage horse, Nellie, is harnessed. This is a typical scene in Newport before the automobile age. Many ladies had their own light buggies as well as a family surrey. They were good horsewomen...
1900s, Photo Search
W.B. Empie built a fine Queen Anne home at the corner of Fourth and Laurel Streets that later became known as the Van Dyke House when Empie’s daughter Lula married Percy Van Dyke. Members of the Van Dyke family lived in the home for over 80 years. Pictured...
