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The Louisiana State Capitol (French: Capitole de l'État de Louisiane) is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Louisiana and is located in downtown Baton Rouge. 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 Governor of Louisiana.
As the tallest capitol in the United States, the Louisiana State Capitol building is 450 feet high with 34 floors. It was completed after only 14 months in 1932 and stands on a 27-acre tract. Tremendous symbolism is evident throughout the inside and outside design of the building, including the Hall and the Senate and House Chambers.
Baton Rouge ( / ˌbætənˈruːʒ / ⓘ BAT-ən ROOZH; French: Bâton-Rouge, pronounced [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ]; Spanish: Bastón Rojo) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Louisiana.
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…
May 1, 2024 · Baton Rouge, city, capital of Louisiana, U.S., and seat (1811) of East Baton Rouge parish. Baton Rouge is a port situated at the head of deepwater navigation on the Mississippi River , in the southeast-central part of the state.
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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.
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Louisiana State Capitol building in downtown Baton Rouge. 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.
