Old Louisiana State Capitol at Baton Rouge. Louisiana's beautiful old State Capitol was erected in 1847, an impressive structure of Gothic architecture, closely allied with the interesting history of the state. It was burned during the Civil War,...
The Tug Boat Istrouma and her crew. Bought by the company in 1915 and used as a fire tug, it was retired from Esso Service in 1949. During its career, the boat and her crew helped to fight such memorable fires as the Great Kress Fire and the...
E.O. Bauer Chief of Police for the City of Baton Rouge, La. Served on the police force starting in 1936. Joined the Army during WWII. Retired from the police force in 1973. Photograph by Basque.
Trained Firemen with Chief Bogan (right) in front of the Laurel Street Fire Station during Fire Prevention Week 1950. Original located in School Report of Activities Fire Prevention Week October 8-14-1950 Vol. 2 (Negro Section) BRFD Collection
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Baton Rouge High School Band performs a formation during the half time show at the Baton Rouge High School-Holy Cross football game, 1958. Taken from the Baton Rouge High School Band Scrapbook 1958-1959.
Carte de Visite showing the Asylum for the Deaf and Blind in Baton Rouge. During the Civil War, the asylum was used as a hospital. Located on St. Ferdinand St. and South Boulevard. Date: Ca. 1861
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.
Mayor Woody Dumas receives a plaque and a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Navy. Dumas served in the Navy as a submariner during World War II and the Korean War. Date: 1970