National Historic Landmark

Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens

Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
Listed
June 8, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001421

About this property

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. At 450 feet (137 m) tall and with 34 stories, it is the tallest skyscraper in Baton Rouge, the seventh tallest building in Louisiana, and the tallest capitol in the United States. It is located on a 27-acre (110,000 m2) tract, which includes the Capitol Gardens. The Louisiana State Capitol is often thought of as "Huey Long's monument" due to the influence of the former Governor and U.S. Senator in getting the Capitol built. The building's construction was completed in 1931. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1982.

Location

Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
30.45712, -91.18518

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens listed on the National Register?

Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens?

Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens?

The period of significance for Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens is recorded as the industrial era.

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