Postcards, Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.)--History
Postcard: "Louisiana State Capital, Baton Rouge, La." Reverse: "Louisiana has its State Capital in the picturesque city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which is popularly called the "Creole State" , has an area of 48,720 square miles, and was admitted...
Postcard: "Municipal Docks, Baton Rouge, La." Reverse reads "[addressed to] Miss Elizabeth Studspeth, 1429 Stedges Independence, Mo., Dear Elizabeth, Everything is going fine. We spent the afternoon looking over the new capitol here, and it is...
Postcard: "The Cottage, Baton Rouge, La." Reverse reads: "'The Cottage' was built in 1824 by the great-great grandfather of the present occupants. Adjoining the 20 room house is the 1000 acre plantation. The house, with many original furnishings,...
Bayou Sara, La. During the flood of May 2, 1912. This is the levee and walk going to the L.R. & N. depot. The walk in the distance is part of the trestle. It also shows the two story house at the forks (sic) of the road.
Doug Williams, graduate of Chaneyville High School played in the National Football League with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Williams is best known for his Most Valuable Player award in Super Bowl XXII with the Washington Redskins He is, to date, the...
Postcards,Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)
Campanile, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. "The Louisiana State University ranks among the foremost educational institutions and one of the few places which can boast free public education form beginners' days to university post...
Postcards, Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.)
This view of the Capitol shows the Lady of the Lake, situated at the back. Important facts are: Cost of Capitol $5,000,000. It is 34 stories high or 450 feet. Today it is considered the finest capitol building in the United States.
Governor's Mansion, 502 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, La. Located on the first highlands above the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi swirling past its doors, Baton Rouge is one of the most beautiful and historic cities south of Mason Dixon's line. ...
Third Street, Baton Rouge, La. Baton Rouge Louisiana was founded over 200 years ago and its present population with suburbs is over 100,000. It is the capital of Louisiana, then nation's nineteenth ranking port and the home of Louisiana State...
Ms. Carnes was a nurse on duty at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital the night Huey Long was shot. This is a brief summary of that night and days to follow. Interviewer is Cammie Norwood.
Thomas M. Ligon Grocery. Southwest corner of Main and Dufroq. Shown is Mr. Ligon with his mare "Eagle". In the Side doorway is delivery boy Sol Tucker. Baton Rouge, La. Date: 1897. B/w photograph. Gift of Camille Cazedessus.
Miss Cyndi Ricks, daughter of Captain Ray Ricks, is the first Miss Fire Prevention Queen in Baton Rouge. She is being bussed by a proud fire chief and looking on is principal speaker for the Fire Prevention Banquet 1968, Mr. Woody Valentine.
Miss Cyndi Ricks, daughter of Captain Ray Ricks, is the first Miss Fire Prevention Queen in Baton Rouge. She is being bussed by a proud fire chief and looking on is principal speaker for the Fire Prevention Banquet 1968, Mr. Woody Valentine.
Postcard: "Baton Rouge, La. Birds-eye view from State Capital [Old]" Published by J. Albert Anderson Books & Stationery. Reverse: Addressed to Mrs. J.R. Coates 5724 W. Ohio St., Austin Station, Chicago. Return address is 720 St. Charles St. Baton...
Postcard: "Baton Rouge Bridge, over the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge, La." Reverse reads A view of the new bridge across the Mississippi with Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the thirty-four story capitol, and the Standard Oil Company of Louisiana in the...
Levy Store and Mann store in lower St. Francisville during the flood of 1912. Water was on both sides of the levee with protective "mud box" on top of levee almost covered with water. Seated on mud box is Rufus Quinn.
Roumain Building, 345 Third Street, Baton Rouge, La. Built in 1913, and named after owner jeweler J.K. Roumain, with six stories, the building is considered Baton Rouge's first sky scraper. Designed by the New Orleans architects Favrot and...
Piyush Amrit "Bobby" Jindal (b. June 10, 1971) in Baton Rouge, La. Graduated from Baton Rouge High School and is the 55th Governor of Louisiana (Republican). 1996
Postcards, Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.)
View of grounds from front of New State Capitol, Baton Rouge showing the gardens and the location of Huey Long's grave. The entire garden in enclosed in an avenue of Magnolia Grandiflora (Louisiana state flower). The landscape around the capitol...
Postcards, Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.)
House of Representatives, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, La. The House of Representatives Chamber is located on the east wing of the main floor. The marble used in constructing this magnificent room was imported from France. Harris News...