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Louisiana State Capitol

Weiss, Dreyfous and Seiferth · 1930–1932

The 34-story skyscraper capitol in Baton Rouge that Huey Long commissioned as governor, and where he was later shot.

Long commissioned this capitol as governor, and it later became the site of his assassination.

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Low-angle view of the Louisiana State Capitol tower in Baton Rouge, a tall limestone Art Deco skyscraper with rows of windows under a blue sky. Carved friezes and a bronze statue group appear at the base, with wide stone steps in front.
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Weiss, Dreyfous and Seiferth, 1930–1932.

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What it is

This is the Louisiana State Capitol building in Baton Rouge, designed by the architectural firm Weiss, Dreyfous and Seiferth and completed between 1930 and 1932. At the time it was the tallest state capitol in the United States.

Why it matters

Governor Huey Long pushed through the construction of this building as a monument to his political power and vision for Louisiana. Its scale and Art Deco grandeur reflected Long's ambitions and his control over state government. The building later became the site of his assassination inside its corridors, and he is buried on its grounds, making it closely tied to both his rise and his death.

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  • Why might a governor want to build the tallest capitol in the country?
  • What do the elaborate friezes and statues at the base suggest about how Long wanted the building to be seen?
  • How does knowing what happened inside this building change how you look at it?

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