1884 copy "Plan of the ground depending of the Fort St. Charles at Baton-rouge State of Louisiana, until 26 arpents in the depth. with the part of the Town Baton-rouge and lands adjoining; conformably to the original deposited in the archives of...
Interior view of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Built ca. 1769, it is said to be the oldest church building in the Louisiana Territory. Originally built on Bayou Manchac from virgin cypress, it was dismantled piece by piece and moved to its present...
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...
St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Built ca. 1769, it is said to be the oldest church building in the Louisiana Territory. Originally built on Bayou Manchac from virgin cypress, it was dismantled piece by piece and moved to its present site. Restored in...
St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Built ca. 1769, it is said to be the oldest church building in the Louisiana Territory. Originally built on Bayou Manchac from virgin cypress, it was dismantled piece by piece and moved to its present site. Restored in...
St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Built ca. 1769, it is said to be the oldest church building in the Louisiana Territory. Originally built on Bayou Manchac from virgin cypress, it was dismantled piece by piece and moved to its present site. Restored in...
St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Built ca. 1769, it is said to be the oldest church building in the Louisiana Territory. Originally built on Bayou Manchac from virgin cypress, it was dismantled piece by piece and moved to its present site. Restored in...
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...
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...
Fire departments, Fire prevention, Esso Standard Oil Company
The main gate at Esso-Standard Oil Company's refinery in Baton Rouge is shown here along with fire prevention sign over the entrance. The refinery is said to be the world's largest. Original located in the 1960 Fire Prevention Week Scrapbook