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The Louisiana State Capitol is the Tallest Capitol in the US! The building is 450 ft high & 460 ft to the tip with 34 floors. The capitol houses the chambers for the Louisiana State Legislature, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the office of the…
Dec 4, 2023 · A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol. LPB explores the story of Huey P. Long’s efforts to erect the tallest capitol building in the United States, right here in Louisiana.
Built in the early 1930s by the dynamic political leader Huey Long, the Louisiana State Capitol has outstanding artwork and an incredible view of the city from an observation platform at the top. It stands as the tallest state capitol building in the United States.
State Capitol Welcome Center. Visit Website. Location. 900 N. Third St. Baton Rouge LA 70802. Get Directions. On a clear day you really can see a lot of Louisiana from the top of the Capitol Tower! French guided tours as well as a walking tour of the State Capitol grounds are available.
The Louisiana Capitol, a 34-story, 450-foot Alabama limestone-clad skyscraper, is an excellent example of a greatly simplified classicism with Art Deco details that were in vogue for monumental buildings in the late 1920s.
Louisiana became The Sovereign and Independent Commonwealth of Louisiana for two months before joining the Confederate States of America. In 1862, the state government left the capitol and fled Baton Rouge in advance of Union troops. The capitol was moved to Opelousas and then to Shreveport.
From the architects that designed the soaring tower, to the commissioned artists who provided the sculptures, reliefs, and other adornments, see the Louisiana State Capitol in a way that you have likely never seen before.
