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"Louisiana State Capitol" 2010
July 3, 2010

"LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL"
N. 3rd St. on State Capitol Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA

The New Louisiana State Capitol was completed in March, 1932, in a mere 14 months and stands on a 27-acre tract. As the tallest state capitol in the United States, the building is 450 feet high with 34 floors. Twenty-five hundred rail cars were needed to bring in the limestone used on the exterior and the interior marbles which came from distant places, including Vermont and Italy. The cost to complete the building was a modest $5 million. The architects used symbolism throughout the design of the building. As the square tower rises, it is cut away to an octagon at the 22nd floor. At this point four allegorical winged figures guard the corners and they represent Law, Science, Philosophy and Art. In 1935, the Louisiana State Capitol Building was the site of Huey P. Long's assassination. Senator Long was buried on the grounds and his statue faces the Capitol. (Reprinted text from here: http://www.crt.state.la.us/tourism/capitol/capitol.htm)
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> "Louisiana State Capitol" Baton Rouge, LA
> DIRECTORY "Louisiana State Capitol" Baton Rouge, LA
> "Louisiana State Capitol" is America's tallest state capitol at 450 feet. Baton Rouge, LA
> The PELICAN is Louisiana's state symbol. "Louisiana State Capitol" Baton Rouge, LA
> There is ONE STEP FOR EACH OF THE (at the time) 48 STATES, listed in the order of their admittance. Alaska (1959) and Hawaii (1959) were added to the top row. Also, the top step is carved with "epluribus unum" (from many, one) from the Great Seal of the United States. "LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL" Baton Rouge, LA
> There is ONE STEP FOR EACH OF THE (at the time) 48 STATES, listed in the order of their admittance. Alaska (1959) and Hawaii (1959) were added to the top row. Also, the top step is carved with "epluribus unum" (from many, one) from the Great Seal of the United States. "LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL" Baton Rouge, LA
> There is ONE STEP FOR EACH OF THE (at the time) 48 STATES, listed in the order of their admittance. Alaska (1959) and Hawaii (1959) were added to the top row. Also, the top step is carved with "epluribus unum" (from many, one) from the Great Seal of the United States. "LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL" Baton Rouge, LA
> THE PIONEERS are to the west of the Louisiana State Capitol's entrance. This monumental statue depicts men and women of courage who created the state out of the wilderness. "LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL" Baton Rouge, LA
> THE PIONEERS are to the west of the Louisiana State Capitol's entrance. This monumental statue depicts men and women of courage who created the state out of the wilderness. "LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL" Baton Rouge, LA
> THE PATRIOTS are to the east of the Louisiana State Capitol's entrance. This monumental statue depicts an armored soldier and the mourners of a warrior slain in battle. "LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL" Baton Rouge, LA
> THE PATRIOTS are to the east of the Lousiana State Capitol's entrance. This monumental statue depicts an armored soldier and the mourners of a warrior slain in battle. "LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL" Baton Rouge, LA
> ALLEGORICAL RELIEF IN GREEK STYLE OF AGRICULTURE "Louisiana State Capitol" Baton Rouge, LA
> RELIEF OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MAN CUTTING SUGAR CANE "Louisiana State Capitol" Baton Rouge, LA
> ALLEGORICAL RELIEF IN GREEK STYLE OF ARTS, EDUCATION, SCIENCE, ETC. "Louisiana State Capitol" Baton Rouge, LA
> RELIEF OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN PICKING COTTON "Louisiana State Capitol" Baton Rouge, LA
"Louisiana State Capitol"
Baton Rouge, LA
> "Louisiana State Capitol" Baton Rouge, LA
"Louisiana State Capitol"
Baton Rouge, LA
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