Download or read book Old State Capitol Baton Rouge Louisiana written by E. Eean McNaughton & Associates and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Louisiana s Old State Capitol written by Carol K. Haase and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-08 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Stunning . . . a strikingly impressive memoir. A magically whimsical examination, a wide-ranging assortment, and a remarkable collection of full-bodied, all encompassing detail . . . a powerful tribute to the structure and all who dwelled within its walls." -Mary Louise Prudhomme, executive director, Louisiana Old State Capitol "Carol Haase has captured the spirit of the Old State Capitol. Her insight into the fascinating history of this building enables the reader to view the Old State Capitol as a long-lost friend who has encountered countless difficulties but managed to survive over the years." -Jay Dardenne, Louisiana secretary of state Overlooking the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a Gothic-style castle stands out in dignity among neighboring buildings. Despite the elegant architecture with impressive turrets, stained-glass windows, and pitched gables, this remarkable structure is more than bricks and iron. The first Louisiana state house is a lasting reminder of what the building once symbolized: the hope for prosperity. During Louisiana's seminal years, the location of the state capital was the cause of fiery disputes. Originally located in New Orleans, it was relocated to Donaldsonville and eventually moved to Baton Rouge. On October 26, 1847, Baton Rougeans broke ground, commencing the capitol's construction. Over a century the Old State Capitol and surrounding landscapes have withstood fires, Union control during the Civil War, economic depression, and hurricanes. It served as a venue to galas in support of WWI troops, rallies promoting women's suffrage, and the inauguration of nineteen Louisiana governors. Although it was replaced by the new state capitol building in 1932, the magnificence of the structure remains, serving as a public museum.
Download or read book History of Louisiana State Capitol written by Louisiana. Department of Commerce and Industry and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Louisiana State Capitol Baton Rouge Louisiana written by Weiss, Dreyfous & Seiferth, architects and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pelican Guide to the Louisiana Capitol written by Ellen Roy Jolly and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1999-12-31 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most beautiful of America's fifty statehouses, the Louisiana capitol in Baton Rouge ranks second behind the New Orleans Superdome as the state's leading tourist attraction-and this comprehensive guidebook shows why. Constructed in 1932 under the reign of Huey Long at a cost of only $5 million, the thirty-four-story tower houses some of the most impressive examples of art deco architecture in America. A companion work to Pelican's lavish pictorial volume, The Louisiana Capitol, published in 1977, this book is an ideal in-hand guide for on-site observation, appreciation, and understanding of the capitol's art and history.
Download or read book Old State Capitol written by Louisiana. Department of State and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Louisiana State Capitol 50 Years written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Louisiana Capitol written by and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1977 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Louisiana State Capitol Baton Rouge written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book To Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Louisiana State Capitol 1932 1982 written by State Times and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Capitol Park and Spanish Town written by Matt Isch and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The land north of downtown Baton Rouge between the Mississippi River and Interstate 10 encompasses the first high ground north of the mouth of the Mississippi. As the oldest neighborhood in the city, Spanish Town is widely considered to be the heart and soul of Baton Rouge. France, England, and Spain disputed the land for over 100 years, and in 1779 the English fought the Spanish and their American allies to secure it. Over the past 200 years, the area has been the home of an Army garrison, the campus of Louisiana State University, and Louisiana's magnificent state capitol building and surrounding Capitol Park. Today, Spanish Town's residents are notably diverse, and the neighborhood claims to host the largest Mardi Gras celebration in Baton Rouge.
Download or read book Historic Photos of Baton Rouge written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-10-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a history tied to the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge has grown from its colonial past as a military outpost favored by the French, English, and Spanish, in turn, into an American city of modern industry and rich diversity. Through the years, the people of Baton Rouge have weathered travails while developing a unique culture and city. Baton Rouge has seen occupation during the Civil War, the destruction by fire and reconstruction of the State Capitol, catastrophic flooding, and political and civil conflict—but also the economic impact of a growing port, the historic arrivals of Louisiana State University and Southern University, and the joyful rituals of Saturday football and the Washington’s Birthday Firemen’s Parade. Telling the city’s story in words and vivid black and white images, Historic Photos of Baton Rouge documents 100-plus years in the life of the "Red Stick” as only the camera can capture it—one engaging image at a time.
Download or read book River Capital written by Mark T. Carleton and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Louisiana Capitol written by Vincent F. Kubly and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1977 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Louisiana Capitol: Its Art and Architecture chronicles the efforts of those dreamers and builders who gave Louisiana its capitol building--from the inspiration of Huey Long to the only surviving member of the architectural trio contracted to build it--and explains the history and symbolism behind it.
Download or read book A Guide to Louisiana s Capitol written by Louisiana. Department of Commerce and Industry. Tourist Bureau and published by . This book was released on with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Landmarks and Monuments of Baton Rouge written by Hilda S. Krousel PhD and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The capital of Louisiana is filled with an array of significant historical monuments and markers, each with a unique story to tell. Some, like the old and new capitols and the Louisiana State University Memorial Tower, are well-known, iconic pieces of Baton Rouge. Others, like De Bore's Sugar Kettle and the nation's only remaining Pentagon Barracks outside Washington, D.C., are lesser known yet no less important to the narrative of Baton Rouge. Discover historic treasures like the USS Louisiana figurehead and the Merci Train and learn the stories behind the Liberty Bell and the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk "Joy." Join Dr. Hilda Krousel on this journey through the history of "Red Stick," as told by its most storied landmarks.
Download or read book Baton Rouge written by Sylvia Frank Rodrigue and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1699, on a high bluff along the Mississippi River, explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur dIberville, found the fabled Red Stick, a post that marked the line between two Native American nations and gave Baton Rouge, Louisiana, its name. This book chronicles 150 years of the daily activities of Baton Rouges residents through images of the citys growth and development; life during the Civil War, floods, hurricanes, and economic depressions; and people working, playing, and celebrating.
