Old Louisiana State Capitol
Historic capitol building of Louisiana. Added to the National Register in 1973, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now a museum, at 100 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. It housed the Louisiana State Legislature from the mid-19th century until the current capitol tower building was constructed from 1929-32.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | North Blvd. and St. Philip St., Baton Rouge, LA |
| Parish | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Listed | Jan 12, 1973 |
| Listed for | Politics and government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Old Capitol; Veterans' Memorial Building; Statehouse |
| Reference number | 73000862 |
| Type of place | building |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | North Blvd. and St. Philip St., Baton Rouge, LA |
| Coordinates | 30.4467° N, 91.1891° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Baton Rouge | 88 listed places in Baton Rouge → |
| Nearest national park unit | New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park · 75 miles · on Park Atlas |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 2 records ↗
Map
Nearby in East Baton Rouge Parish
Local history books for Baton Rouge
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Guidebooks to historic places in Louisiana
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Old Louisiana State Capitol listed on the National Register?
Jan 12, 1973. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Old Louisiana State Capitol?
Yes. Old Louisiana State Capitol is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Old Louisiana State Capitol?
North Blvd. and St. Philip St., Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The nearest national park unit is New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 75 miles away.
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Old Louisiana State Capitol?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Old Louisiana State Capitol?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Is there cell service at Old Louisiana State Capitol?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 73000862. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.