New State Capitol Baton Rouge | Observation Deck & Tours
Experience Louisiana's history and grandeur at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. As the tallest capitol building in the United States, this architectural marvel stands proudly at 450 feet, offering breathtaking panoramic views from its observation deck. With its…
Louisiana State Capitol - Wikipedia
At 450 feet (137 m) tall and with 34 stories, it is the tallest skyscraper in Baton Rouge, the seventh tallest building in Louisiana, and tallest capitol in the United States. It is located on a 27-acre (110,000 m 2) tract, which includes the capitol gardens.
State Capitol | Louisiana Welcome Centers
On a clear day you really can see a lot of Louisiana from the top of the Capitol Tower! Free Admission! 900 North Third Street. Baton Rouge, LA 70802. 30.4570821, -91.1895541. From the North: take I-110 South; take the Capitol Access/DOTD exit, follow Capitol Lake Drive, with the lake to your right and Arsenal Park on your right.
Louisiana State Capitol - Visit Baton Rouge
Experience Louisiana's history and grandeur at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge. As the tallest capitol building in the United States, this architectural marvel stands proudly at 450 feet, offering breathtaking panoramic views from its observation deck.
Louisiana Capitol History and Tour - Louisiana House of …
The "new" Louisiana State Capitol building in Baton Rouge was the brainchild of Gov. and U.S. Sen. Huey P. Long. The old state capitol was moving quickly toward obsolescence and a new building was in order.
The History - Louisiana's Old State Capitol
In 1862, the state government left the capitol and fled Baton Rouge in advance of Union troops. The capitol was moved to Opelousas and then to Shreveport. Union troops quickly took over the capitol building and used it as a command post, prison and garrison.
Old Louisiana State Capitol - Wikipedia
The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum, at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. It housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was constructed from 1929-32.
New LPB documentary looks at the art & architecture of the ... - KTBS
Nov 21, 2023 · From the architects that designed the soaring tower, to the commissioned artists who provided the sculptures, reliefs, and other adornments, A TALL ORDER: THE LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL,...
Louisiana State Capitol - SAH ARCHIPEDIA
At a height of 450 feet and stories, the building is the tallest state capitol in the nation. The steel-frame tower is clad in Alabama limestone on the exterior and Italian marbles on the interior.
Visit | Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Dec 21, 2024 · Louisiana's Old State Capitol educates the public on Louisiana's rich history and the democratic process through exhibits, programming and the arts. The museum is dedicated to inspiring engaged citizenship, advancing the collection and preserving this …