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• Position: THEN & NOW - Brief article

Louisiana's State Capitol in Baton Rouge was the brainchild and passion of former Governor and U.S. Senator Huey "Kingfish" Long. He conceived the idea for a new statehouse while running for governor in 1928. He wanted it to be a skyscraper and to reflect Louisiana's history. Despite the Great Depression, Long was able to push through the necessary legislation to get it built. After only 29 months, in May 1932, the new capitol, featuring Alabama limestone and Art Deco details, was finished. At the time, it was the tallest building in the South. Long missed the opening festivities, though, as he had been elected to the U.S...