LSU Library, Baton Rouge
The LSU Library is the main library of Louisiana State University. Along with books, the library contains government documents, music resources, and oral histories.
The historic library on the LSU campus is the Hill Memorial Library. The LSU Library was built in 1959 to provide more space for volumes and recordings. Hill Memorial Library now holds the library's special collections.
The library building was designed by the architectural firm Bodman, Murrell & Smith. The interior of the modern building contains photographs of the library while it was under construction. Visitors can also see early drawings of the structure.
The LSU Library was previously named for Troy H. Middleton, who served as president of LSU from 1951 to 1962. Middleton's name was removed from the library in 2020. When he served as president, he strongly opposed the integration of the campus.
Unlike many university libraries, the LSU library is open to the general public. Visitors may check out books for up to 10 days.
The historic library on the LSU campus is the Hill Memorial Library. The LSU Library was built in 1959 to provide more space for volumes and recordings. Hill Memorial Library now holds the library's special collections.
The library building was designed by the architectural firm Bodman, Murrell & Smith. The interior of the modern building contains photographs of the library while it was under construction. Visitors can also see early drawings of the structure.
The LSU Library was previously named for Troy H. Middleton, who served as president of LSU from 1951 to 1962. Middleton's name was removed from the library in 2020. When he served as president, he strongly opposed the integration of the campus.
Unlike many university libraries, the LSU library is open to the general public. Visitors may check out books for up to 10 days.
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Sight Name: LSU Library
Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Louisiana State University Walking Tour
Louisiana State University is the flagship university of the LSU system. It was originally founded in Pineville in 1860 as a seminary and military academy. The present campus in Baton Rouge was established in 1926.
The LSU campus is noted for its architecture and historical center. The campus has 250 buildings designed in the Italian Renaissance style. Among these are the Memorial Tower, Hill... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
The LSU campus is noted for its architecture and historical center. The campus has 250 buildings designed in the Italian Renaissance style. Among these are the Memorial Tower, Hill... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Baton Rouge Introduction Walking Tour
Baton Rouge is the capital of the state of Louisiana. The area that is now Baton Rouge was initially settled by the Houma and Bayougoula Indian Tribes. These two indigenous tribes used a giant cypress pole painted in red to mark the boundary between the tribal lands. Early French settlers dubbed that cypress pole "Le Baton Rouge" or Red Stick.
European settlement of Baton Rouge began... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
European settlement of Baton Rouge began... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles