Baton Rouge, Italy
The Louisiana State Archives, established 1956, is the agency under the Secretary of State of Louisiana "designated to fulfill the function of directing a program of collecting, preserving, and making available for use the state's historical records" Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the archives h
ouse records from the Spanish, French, and early American past of the state, including vital records, immigration, military, and legislative documents ranging back into the 18th century. The five-panel facade on the building, sculpted by Baton Rouge artist Al Lavergne, offers a panoramic "study in stone" of Louisiana's unique history both as a colony and as a state. The archives also feature an exhibit gallery with changing displays of art from its collections, and a permanent exhibit of posters from World War I.
Listen to the audio guide for Louisiana State Archive and Research Library Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off