Sharon Coldiron is the kind of reader who is interested in a variety of subjects, so when she came across the name of 1920s entertainer Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly in an old newspaper article, her curiosity got the best of her.

"I know the 1920s are known for early jazz and Vaudeville, but people were really into daredevil stunts at that time, too," Coldiron said. "From what I've read, Shipwreck Kelly was probably the most famous daredevil, and he climbed skyscrapers around the country. Did he ever bring his show to any Louisiana cities?"

Louisiana definitely had its share of tall buildings, and though they may not always be as tall as some in New York or Chicago, they still met Kelly's criteria.

He brought his antics to the Bayou State, specifically to New Orleans, Opelousas and Alexandria

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