事实是，从 威廉希尔投注 makes you a little elitist when it comes to Louisiana history. You can’t have Louisiana history without 威廉希尔投注. We are right in the epicenter of it and sometimes it gets hard to not be proud of it.
There is no better testament to Louisiana history, or a better place to really get a feel for it, 比新 路易斯安那州议会大厦 建筑. 你可以看照片, 在电视上看到的, or drive by it every day – but there is nothing quite like seeing it first hand. It is just a place you have to experience yourself.
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You’re just going to have to trust me on this one. What’s not impressive about a 34 story 建筑 that just so happens to have been commissioned by the most famous of our Governors? Just by the way, that’s an astonishing 450 feet tall. During your visit be sure take a ride up to the observation deck and see the view from the top for yourself. It is the best view in the entire city. (Also, that’s where the gift shop 在顶层购物位于!)
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Built in 1932, the Capitol 建筑 is packed with history and interesting things to see. The Capitol, which was once just a dream of Governor Huey P. Long, is also where Long was assassinated in 1935. 参观国会大厦时, you can see exactly where it happened and walk through the same hallway where the event took place. The capitol has even left the marble that was damaged by the gunfire. Talk about history right in front of your eyes!
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Take a walk through the main floor, 也被称为纪念堂, and get a good look at all of the paintings and art deco architecture. There entire hall is covered in details. From the bronze portraits of governors on the elevator doors to the flags representing the countries that have had claim to Louisiana, 有很多东西要看. One of my favorite things in the capitol is the giant bronze plaque in the middle of the Memorial Hall floor. The plaque weighs over 3000 lbs and shows a beautiful map of Louisiana along with our exports, 进口及本地工厂. (If you have seen the movie “All the King’s Men” this is exactly where the ending scenes were filmed!)当你沉浸其中, wander over to the beautifully ornate senate and house chambers and see where our legislators sit during session.
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On your way out take a second look at all of the details on the exterior of the 建筑. All of the reliefs portray Louisiana’s economy and resources. You can also see the words “We have lived long but this is the noblest work of our whole lives. . . The United States take rank today among the first powers of the world” engraved in the stone of the entrance. This quote comes from the actual Louisiana purchase meeting that took place in 1803. Also, make sure you take a look at the beautiful 30 acres of gardens! They are full of azalea bushes, magnolia trees and of course, live oaks. A few of the live oaks you will see are over 200 years old! The 30 foot tall statue of Long in the middle of his garden also serves as his grave marker.
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What once was just a dream of the most influential man in Louisiana history, is now a symbol of our state – and one of my favorite places in the entire city. If you haven’t seen it, what are you waiting for? Go down and let yourself soak in all of the rich history and impressive architecture. If you have seen it, you should consider another trip. Every time I go I learn something new about the 建筑. The capitol staff at the visitors desk, 就在主楼层, will tell you exactly what not to miss while you are there. They know more about the history of the 建筑 than you could imagine. 历史 buff or not, the capitol has something for everyone.
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