1894 map of Baton Rouge "Compiled expressly for City Directory". Lists public buildings and churches. Circles represent location of street arc lamps. M.F. Dunn & Bro. Lithographers, New Orleans.
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
"Do You Believe in Baton Rouge?" Pamphlet from Zadok Realty Company with picture of A.F. Cazedessus and highlights of Baton Rouge development Date: ca. 191-. Gift of Camille Cazedessus.
"For Better Homes" pamphlet advertising Steele Place and Zeeland Place developments for A.F. Cazedessus. Baton Rouge, La. Ca. 193- Gift of Camille Cazedessus.
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....
Portico at Belle Helene. Construction on the house began in 1840, and completed by 1842 Duncan F. Kenner. In March 1889, the estate sold to George B. Reuss, an Ascension Parish planter who renamed the plantation to "Belle Helene" from Ashland for...
Camphor Memorial Wesleyan Service Guild: 1st row (l. to r.) G.M. Handy, S.W. Walker, J.M. Cox, C. Jenkins, D.E. Carter, Miss Clarence Marie Collier, T.W. McDonald, B.E. Fleder, Adelle Jackson, Ethel London, W. L Wheelock and L. Smith (Guild...
Charles F. Rabenhorst (1828-1880). Founded the Rabenhorst Funeral Home when he moved to Baton Rouge in 1866 after serving as a captain in the 21st Louisiana Regiment during the Civil War.
Postcard: "Ferry at Foot of Main St., Baton Rouge, La." Written on reverse [Addressed to] Miss Lillie Heldenfel , 40 Robert Simke (sp?) Ey. Beeville, Bee County, Texas. Dear Lillie, Your invitation was received and thanks for remembering me. Will...
The Central Labor Union (A.F.L.) made and put up this sign for Fire Prevention Week 1950 at the Baton Rouge Trade School 3400 Winbourne Ave. Original located in School Report of Activities Fire Prevention Week October 8-14-1950 Vol. 2 (Negro...
Ground breaking ceremonies for the Mid City Branch Library Expansion. (L. to r.) Sallie Farrell, State Librarian; Dr. I. Ashton Robins, Library Board; Fire Chief Muller; Mrs. Jules F. Landry, Library Board President; unknown, Mrs. Max Scheneker;...
Independence Park Legacy of Trees Dedication Committee. (l. to r.) Mrs. Ward Bond, Mrs. Warren Brown, Mrs. Larry P. Bacon, Mrs. William A. Bishop, Mrs. John V. Beuche, Mrs. James E. Hand, Mrs. B.F. Holmes, Mrs. C.L. "Dooley" Roberts, Mrs. Harold...
Mayor President Jack Christian (rear) presides over Woody Dumas' third term on the Metro Council (Dumas resigned to run for mayor). The Council (from left) Goode Smith, Arthur F. Abadie, John Allphin, Bonnie B. Baker, Robert T. "Bobby" clag,...