Suburb Gracie, North, North Seventeenth, North Thirteenth & Fuqua Stre...
Significance: Since the early 1900s, the Whitaker Family has owned and rented shotgun houses to black families, who refer to the area as "The Lakes." William C. Whitaker started buying property in a localized ... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Post Office, 355 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish...
Significance: The Post Office is an outstanding local example of eclectic architecture, with the Italian Renaissance influence evident in the light Florentine arches, window hoods and colonettes. In addition, ... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
Santa Maria Plantation, Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Santa Maria, a raised, columned cottage, is a fine example of the vernacular plantation house. Survey number: HABS LA-1137 Building/structure dates: after 1870 Initial Construction Building/str... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Santa Maria Plantation, Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Santa Maria, a raised, columned cottage, is a fine example of the vernacular plantation house. Survey number: HABS LA-1137 Building/structure dates: after 1870 Initial Construction Building/str... More
Santa Maria Plantation, Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Santa Maria, a raised, columned cottage, is a fine example of the vernacular plantation house. Survey number: HABS LA-1137 Building/structure dates: after 1870 Initial Construction Building/str... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Post Office, 355 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish...
Significance: The Post Office is an outstanding local example of eclectic architecture, with the Italian Renaissance influence evident in the light Florentine arches, window hoods and colonettes. In addition, ... More
Post Office, 355 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish...
Significance: The Post Office is an outstanding local example of eclectic architecture, with the Italian Renaissance influence evident in the light Florentine arches, window hoods and colonettes. In addition, ... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Grand Theatre, 133 South Twelfth Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge...
Significance: The Grand Theater stands out as the only remaining black theater in the Baton Rouge area. Dating from the early 1890s, the Grand operated as a "Negro opera house and dance hall," and later as a m... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Suburb Gracie, North, North Seventeenth, North Thirteenth & Fuqua Stre...
Significance: Since the early 1900s, the Whitaker Family has owned and rented shotgun houses to black families, who refer to the area as "The Lakes." William C. Whitaker started buying property in a localized ... More
Post Office, 355 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish...
Significance: The Post Office is an outstanding local example of eclectic architecture, with the Italian Renaissance influence evident in the light Florentine arches, window hoods and colonettes. In addition, ... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Santa Maria Plantation, Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Santa Maria, a raised, columned cottage, is a fine example of the vernacular plantation house. Survey number: HABS LA-1137 Building/structure dates: after 1870 Initial Construction Building/str... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Suburb Gracie, North, North Seventeenth, North Thirteenth & Fuqua Stre...
Significance: Since the early 1900s, the Whitaker Family has owned and rented shotgun houses to black families, who refer to the area as "The Lakes." William C. Whitaker started buying property in a localized ... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Santa Maria Plantation, Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Santa Maria, a raised, columned cottage, is a fine example of the vernacular plantation house. Survey number: HABS LA-1137 Building/structure dates: after 1870 Initial Construction Building/str... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Post Office, 355 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish...
Significance: The Post Office is an outstanding local example of eclectic architecture, with the Italian Renaissance influence evident in the light Florentine arches, window hoods and colonettes. In addition, ... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
Planter's Cabin, 7815 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par...
Significance: This building, known locally as the "planter's cabin," is one of the few surviving examples of an indigenous type of Louisiana architecture in the Parish of East Baton Rouge. With cypress and bou... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
Louisiana State Prison Store, 703 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, East Bat...
Significance: The Prison Store is the only remaining building of the state penitentiary complex, located in Baton Rouge from the late 1830s to the early 1900s. Survey number: HABS LA-1140 Building/structure d... More
Santa Maria Plantation, Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Santa Maria, a raised, columned cottage, is a fine example of the vernacular plantation house. Survey number: HABS LA-1137 Building/structure dates: after 1870 Initial Construction Building/str... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Grand Theatre, 133 South Twelfth Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge...
Significance: The Grand Theater stands out as the only remaining black theater in the Baton Rouge area. Dating from the early 1890s, the Grand operated as a "Negro opera house and dance hall," and later as a m... More
Knox Cottage, 1029 America Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Paris...
Significance: The Knox Cottage is one of the few remaining Creole style cottages in Baton Rouge. This cottage type was quite prevalent in Louisiana vernacular architecture. Unprocessed Field note material exi... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
U.S. Barracks, Riverside Mall, Capitol Avenue, Front Street, Spanish T...
Significance: Situated adjacent to the Mississippi River, the United States Barracks were a significant military post from the 1820s to the 1870s, during which time numerous military and political figures eithe... More
Santa Maria Plantation, Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Santa Maria, a raised, columned cottage, is a fine example of the vernacular plantation house. Survey number: HABS LA-1137 Building/structure dates: after 1870 Initial Construction Building/str... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Louisana State Capitol, North Boulevard, Saint Philip, America & Front...
Significance: The Old Louisiana State Capitol is a sham castle, belonging to the early picturesque, or romantic, phase of the Gothic Revival. It represents the castle type, which rarely occurred in the America... More
Suburb Gracie, North, North Seventeenth, North Thirteenth & Fuqua Stre...
Significance: Since the early 1900s, the Whitaker Family has owned and rented shotgun houses to black families, who refer to the area as "The Lakes." William C. Whitaker started buying property in a localized ... More
Post Office, 355 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish...
Significance: The Post Office is an outstanding local example of eclectic architecture, with the Italian Renaissance influence evident in the light Florentine arches, window hoods and colonettes. In addition, ... More
Post Office, 355 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish...
Significance: The Post Office is an outstanding local example of eclectic architecture, with the Italian Renaissance influence evident in the light Florentine arches, window hoods and colonettes. In addition, ... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Columbia Theatre, 215 Riverside Mall, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Pa...
Significance: Originally called the Columbia, this theater, built in 1920, was hailed at its opening as the "most complete temple for silent drama to be found in the Southern States." Walter E. Stephens, of th... More
Grand Theatre, 133 South Twelfth Street, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge...
Significance: The Grand Theater stands out as the only remaining black theater in the Baton Rouge area. Dating from the early 1890s, the Grand operated as a "Negro opera house and dance hall," and later as a m... More