Tessier (Lafayette) Building ca. 1820. 342, 346, 348 Lafayette St., second story iron works. Considered to be one of the oldest standing structures in Baton Rouge. These townhouse style buildings were constructed by Charles Tessier , the first...
Postcard: "Moonlight on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge, La." Reverse reads "The Mississippi River, 'Father of Waters' 2459 miles long, and the longest river in the world, 4200 miles, when taking the Missouri as the trunk stream, 250...
Historic buildings, Afton Villa Gardens (Saint Francisville, La.)
Afton Villa front portico. The 40 room Gothic Revival mansion was built in 1849 by David Barrow and his second wife Susan Woodfork and took 8 years to complete. It was destroyed by fire in 1963. 100.5
Historic buildings, Afton Villa Gardens (Saint Francisville, La.)
Afton Villa front stained glass window. The 40 room Gothic Revival mansion was built in 1849 by David Barrow and his second wife Susan Woodfork and took 8 years to complete. It was destroyed by fire in 1963. 100.11
Historic buildings, Afton Villa Gardens (Saint Francisville, La.)
Afton Villa spiral staircase. The 40 room Gothic Revival mansion was built in 1849 by David Barrow and his second wife Susan Woodfork and took 8 years to complete. It was destroyed by fire in 1963. 100.10
Historic buildings, Afton Villa Gardens (Saint Francisville, La.)
Afton Villa sun porch window. The 40 room Gothic Revival mansion was built in 1849 by David Barrow and his second wife Susan Woodfork and took 8 years to complete. It was destroyed by fire in 1963. 100.09
Historic buildings, Afton Villa Gardens (Saint Francisville, La.)
Afton Villa china closet. The 40 room Gothic Revival mansion was built in 1849 by David Barrow and his second wife Susan Woodfork and took 8 years to complete. It was destroyed by fire in 1963. 100.08
Historic buildings, Afton Villa Gardens (Saint Francisville, La.)
Afton Villa front view. The 40 room Gothic Revival mansion was built in 1849 by David Barrow and his second wife Susan Woodfork and took 8 years to complete. It was destroyed by fire in 1963. Date: 8-8-25. Photography by Ewing 100.08
Historic buildings, Afton Villa Gardens (Saint Francisville, La.)
Afton Villa view of turret. The 40 room Gothic Revival mansion was built in 1849 by David Barrow and his second wife Susan Woodfork and took 8 years to complete. It was destroyed by fire in 1963. 100.08
Capitol Avenue High Golden Lion's Football program. Second Homecoming Football Classic program. November 1, 1952 at Memorial Stadium, Baton Rouge, La. 27 cm x 20 cm
Winbourne Elementary School. Third Grade Class of 1953. First Row left to right: Lynda Kay Harms, Kay Gilpin, Gayle Bracken, Chevis Newman, Jack Vaugh, Terry Cooper. Second Row: Alvin Ballard, James Burt, Anita Bryant, Virginia Moore, Eileen...
American Legion Nicholson Post 38 Baseball Team. First Louisiana State Champions. Kneeling (l. to r.) Jimmy Achord; bat boy, Craig Clement, Maurice Loup, Herbert Cowart, Eddie Schmitt, Irwing Felps, and Melvin Jones. Second Row: Earl Barron,...
Offices of the Baton Rouge Lumber Company. Located on South First Street (now River Road) this example of Romantic Eclecticism architecture was built in the 1870's. Occupied until 1968, it was originally constructed as offices for the Burton...
Baton Rouge High School Band officers for 1958-1959. Front row: David Glass, president; Henry Wall, assistant student director; Warren Hubbard, publicity director; Donald Mills, assistant librarian; Pat Alello, secretary treasurer. Second row:...