Old Governor's Mansion, Baton Rouge
The Old Governor's Mansion was the home of the state's governor from 1930 to 1963. It was built to replace the existing governor's mansion, erected in 1857.
The mansion was designed by the architectural firm Dreyfus, Weiss & Seifert. Classical Revival architecture was inspired by Thomas Jefferson's original plans for the White House. Legend states that then-Governor Huey Long wanted to replicate the White House in preparation for his plan to become President of the United States.
Nine governors lived in the mansion until a new Governor's Mansion was erected in 1963. The following year, the Old Governor's Mansion became the headquarters of the Louisiana Arts & Science Museum. Today it is a historic house museum open for tours to the general public. It is also a popular venue for weddings and celebrations.
The Old Governor's Mansion has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978.
The mansion was designed by the architectural firm Dreyfus, Weiss & Seifert. Classical Revival architecture was inspired by Thomas Jefferson's original plans for the White House. Legend states that then-Governor Huey Long wanted to replicate the White House in preparation for his plan to become President of the United States.
Nine governors lived in the mansion until a new Governor's Mansion was erected in 1963. The following year, the Old Governor's Mansion became the headquarters of the Louisiana Arts & Science Museum. Today it is a historic house museum open for tours to the general public. It is also a popular venue for weddings and celebrations.
The Old Governor's Mansion has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978.
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Sight Name: Old Governor's Mansion
Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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