Made it down town to tour the "old" capital and the "new" capital that Gov Huey Long had built. He wanted it to appear to be a sky scrapper. The building is about 30 floors with a observation deck on the 27 floor.
WOW you know you can feel so out of it when traveling to the casino and thinking you might play the quarter machines to learn they don't take quarters at all. Whats with that??
We leave here this morning headed to New Orleans. We will stay in New Orleans thru Sunday night.
Monday next week we will locate a park near Gulfport or Biloxi
Louisiana's Old State Capitol, a Gothic architectural treasure, stands high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. The 160-year-old statehouse has withstood war, fire, scandal, bitter debate, abandonment and an occasional fistfight. Today, the building stands as a testament to bold, inspired leadership and active citizenship.
In 1990, the Louisiana Legislature placed the former statehouse under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state and appropriated funds for a major restoration project. The building re-opened as the Center for Political and Governmental History in 1994. Now referred to as the Museum of Political History, the Old State Capitol has received awards for its architecture, exhibits and preservation.
"New Capital" of La. Gov Luey Long wanted more space and wanted a skyscraper. Today they allow you to visit the observation deck which is on the 27th floor.
Gov Long was assassinated in the "new capital"
Love all the updates, can't wait to see pictures. Hi from Clearwater IHT. So jealous!!
ReplyDeletelooks like a beautiful building and i hear ya about the not using quarters in the slots. That takes all the fun out of it....hearing em falling out...lol
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