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 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.

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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 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 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 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 The Louisiana State Capitol written by Louisiana. Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism. Office of Tourism and published by . This book was released on 197? with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The New Louisiana State Capitol written by Weiss Dreyfous & Seiferth and published by . This book was released on 193? with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Highlights of the State Capitol written by Louisiana. Department of Commerce and Industry Tourist Bureau and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Biennial Report July 1 1952 June 30 1954 written by Louisiana. Old State Capitol Memorial Commission and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Louisiana State Capitol Building Narrowly Escapes Destruction by Fire in 1856 written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text, March 24, 1919. An account of the fire that almost destroyed the Louisiana state capitol on April 4, 1856. The fire began on the "roof of the tower at the northwest corner of the building." It was eventually put out by a bucket brigade, with the roof destroyed and the interior damaged by the water. The author then uses this "rascality" to support his argument that the capital should be moved back to New Orleans.

Download or read book Louisiana s New State Capitol written by Helen Emmeline Wurzlow and published by . This book was released on 193? with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Old State Capitol Dedicated as a Memorial to Veterans of World War II written by Louisiana. Old State Capitol Memorial Commission and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: