Architecture
Old Arsenal Museum
The Old Arsenal was constructed in 1838 for the Baton Rouge military post, the main ordinance depot for the southwestern United States.
Late-20th Century
Late-20th Century Index
Architecture
Old Governor's Mansion
Huey P. Long ordered the construction of the Old Governor's Mansion in 1929, replacing the first Governor's Mansion which was built in 1857.
1.8 d. Old State Capitol
The Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is now a museum.
Architecture
Old State Capitol
Designed by architect James H. Dakin, Louisiana's Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is among the state’s most distinctive architectural landmarks.
History
Ollie Tucker Osborne
Ollie Tucker Osborne spent thirty years as a businesswoman before becoming active in supporting and promoting the women's movement in Louisiana in the 1970s.
History
Oretha Castle Haley
Oretha Castle Haley defied rigid southern gender and racial constructs to become one of Louisiana's leading civil rights, women's rights, and human rights activists.
Music
Oscar Chicken Henry
Oscar “Chicken” Henry played both jazz piano and trombone in New Orleans in the mid-twentieth century.
Architecture
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church's modern design was made possible in large part by the parish priest, Monsignor Irving DeBlanc, who persuaded his parishioners that a contemporary building would best serve changes in liturgy made by Vatican Council II.
Art
Owen F. Murphy Jr.
Owen F. Murphy, Jr. established his standing as one of New Orleans' most respected documentary photographer with his portrayal of Louisiana Creole culture.
Disasters
Pan Am Flight 759 Crash
On July 9, 1982, wind shear caused Pan Am Flight 759 to crash into the New Orleans suburb of Kenner, killing 153 people.
Music
Papa John Joseph
Papa John Joseph was a popular string bass player at Preservation Hall in New Orleans throughout the twentieth century.
Government, Politics & Law
Pascal F. Calogero Jr.
Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. served as Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from 1990 to 2008.
