As with many people in Louisiana, we have made the trip to the state capitol lots of times.
How many times do we really "look" at what is there?
On a bitterly cold November day I made my 'umpteenth' visit to the capitol.
This time I just wanted to look and take a few pics for the website. Below are those photos and my comments.
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The capitol is full of history if we just take the time to look. Our entire state history is carved on the walls...
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At least the history up to the mid 1930s when the capitol was completed.
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By now everyone knows the
story of Huey Long and his connection to the capitol.
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If
you are from Louisiana, do you ever look at any other steps besides the
18th?
Lets
go Inside
Pages you can view from the
New State Capitol
Outside front | The Foyer | The Tower
The Back Hall | Front Details | The Basement
Legislative Basement | Capitol Outback
Pages you can view from the
Old State Capitol
Outside | Downstairs | Upstairs
Border art is made from the stained glass windows in the downstairs museum.
All photos copyright Greg English, Louisiana101.com 2000