Southern University and A & M College, Public sculpture
"Awakening". Sculpture by Al LaVergne on Southern University Campus, F. G. Clark Center Parking Lot. Constructed of steel and weighing three tons, it is a "representation of a facet of positive changes in America." Erected ca. 1976
Southern University and A & M College, Public sculpture
"Awakening". Sculpture by Al LaVergne on Southern University Campus, F. G. Clark Center Parking Lot. Constructed of steel and weighing three tons, it is a "representation of a facet of positive changes in America." Erected ca. 1976
Belle Helene. Construction on the house began in 1840, and completed by 1842. It was first named "Ashland" after U.S. statesman Henry Clay's plantation in Kentucky. In March 1889, the estate sold to George B. Reuss, an Ascension Parish planter....
Downtown Baton Rouge. View of Arsenal Park, New State Capitol and newly constructed bridge over Capitol Lakes. Looking west. October, 1959. Color slide.
Central Fire Station. 425-437 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, La. Constructed for a cost of $85,000 in 1924. At the time it was built, this was one of six modern fire stations in the area. Photograph by Ewing. August 13, 1925
Historic Buildings, Church buildings, First United Methodist Church (Baton Rouge, La.)
First Methodist Church, 905 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La. Constructed at an approximate cost of $300,000 Gift of Ed Reed. Photograph by Ewing, October 10, 1926
The steel, geodesic dome was completed in 1958. Designed by designed by Thomas C. Howard of Synergetics, it was constructed by the Union Tank Car Company for use as a car barn. The dome had a diameter of 384 feet, at the time it was built, it was...
Kean's Laundry, 1877-81 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, La. Constructed at a cost of $200,000. Gift of Ed Reed. Photograph by Ewing, Inc. June 14, 1927
Louisiana's Old State Capitol. 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge. The Gothic Revival building was designed by architect James Harrison Dakin and constructed was completed in 1849.
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...
Louisiana's Old State Capitol. 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge. The Gothic Revival building was designed by architect James Harrison Dakin and constructed was completed in 1849.
Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium. Constructed at a cost of $250, 000 the 100 bed hospital opened November 4, 1923 and was demolished in 1980. Originally constructed by the Franciscan Sisters of Calais, France. Replaced by new campus on Essen Lane in...
Our Lady of the Lake Sanitarium. Constructed at a cost of $250,000 the 100 bed hospital opened November 4, 1923 and was demolished in 1980. Originally constructed by the Franciscan Sisters of Calais, France. Replaced by new campus on Essen Lane in...
Tessier (Lafayette) Building ca. 1820. 342, 346, 348 Lafayette St., interior hearth. Considered to be one of the oldest standing structures in Baton Rouge. These townhouse style buildings were constructed by Charles Tessier , the first probate...
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...
Tessier (Lafayette) Building ca. 1820. 342, 346, 348 Lafayette St., west (front) and north facade. Considered to be one of the oldest standing structures in Baton Rouge. These townhouse style buildings were constructed by Charles Tessier , the...
Tessier (Lafayette) Building ca. 1820. 342, 346, 348 Lafayette St., east and south facades. Considered to be one of the oldest standing structures in Baton Rouge. These townhouse style buildings were constructed by Charles Tessier , the first...
Tessier (Lafayette) Building ca. 1820. 342, 346, 348 Lafayette St., exterior door. Considered to be one of the oldest standing structures in Baton Rouge. These townhouse style buildings were constructed by Charles Tessier , the first probate...