Behind me is one of Louisiana’s most iconic buildings, the Louisiana State Capitol. Many residents of Louisiana, however, are unaware of the historic value that this building has.
The state Capitol was a vision of Huey P Long’s and was finished in 1932 and remains to be the tallest Capitol in the U.S.
There are 26 different types of marble and stone in the Capitol and the floors in the rotunda are cut from volcanic rocks from Mount Vesuvius in Italy. Every mural and statue found in the Capitol tell a story about Louisiana in the 1930’s. The ceiling in the House Chamber is made from Louisiana sugar cane, which prevents echoes in this room during legislative session.
Lulu Lieaux: I give tours at the state Capitol almost everyday but my favorite part is the assassination spot of Governor Huey P Long. He built this in 1932 and three years later he was assassinated in this building and we still do not know today if it was an accident or a conspiracy because they did not have any witnesses and body guards could not or would not testify. The governor died the next day from complications from his side. He is buried in the front under his statue in the garden and normally you get a nice view from the observation deck.
This historic building is the perfect spot for students to visit and learn more about our great state of Louisiana.
