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	Era: 1945-Present Description: Louisiana State Capitol Baton Rouge, La. Rising 450 feet (34 stories) into the air is America's most beautiful capitol. Completed March 1, 1932 at a cost of $5,000,000, it is surrounded by 27 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. From the free observatory on the 27th floor one can see for miles around. Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, La.
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Louisiana Capitol Gardens Twenty-seven acres of gardens surround the Louisiana Capitol Building. Shown are the Front Gardens as viewed from the 27th floor - the Visitor's Observatory. In the center is the resting place of the late Huey P. Long. Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, La.
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Early Spring in Louisiana Scenes such as this are to be seen throughout Lovely Louisiana in the Early Spring. This picture was made in the Capitol Gardens at Baton Rouge. Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, La.
	Era: 1945-Present Description: South View From Louisiana Capitol Showing the beautifully landscaped front Gardens and downtown Baton Rouge on the banks of the Mississippi River. Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, La.
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Louisiana State Capitol Baton Rouge, LA. Called America's most beautiful capitol, it rises 450 feet into the air. It is 34 stories high, was completed in 14 months - in 1932, cost $5,000,000, and is surrounded by 27 acres of formal gardens. Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, La.
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, LA Nottoway, the largest plantation home in the South, contains 64 rooms, 200 windows, and over 53,000 square feet under the original slate roof. The Coachman's niche centered between the spiraling granite stairs is one of many incredible features of Nottoway. This American Castle, completed in 1859, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with guided tours. A restaurant and overnight accommodations are available. Publisher: B.F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, LA Note: Click Here to see Nottoway Plantation during the Christmas Season
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, LA Nottoway, the largest plantation home in the South, features a spectacular rounded wing which contains the magnificent white ballroom. With this side view of Nottoway Plantation, the visitor can see the depth of this incredible American Castle. Nottoway, which was completed in 1859, contains 64 rooms, 200 windows, and over 53,000 square feet. This mansion is open daily with guided tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a restaurant and overnight accommodations available. Publisher: B.F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, LA
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, LA Grand White Ballroom This magnificent all white ballroom features hand carved Corinthian columns supporting the delicate arches. Matching crystal chandeliers illuminated the rooms as the 11 Randolph children were introduced to society and danced in this spectacular room. Publisher: B.F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, LA
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Dining Room Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes. Baton Rouge, LA
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, LA Music Room A French music teacher instructed the Randolph children who would entertain family and company with evening entertainments. The French gilt harp and English Clavichord are both signed pieces. Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, LA
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, LA Gentleman's Study This handsome room provided gentlemen with a quiet and restful atmosphere for discussing plantation affairs. A magnificent French crystal chandelier is reflected in the Federal Convex mirror above the original hand carved marble mantle. Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, LA
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Master Bedroom Publisher: Bernard F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, LA
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, LA Cornelia Randolph's Room The four poster bed was hand carved in New Orleans in the 1840's. This original daughter's bedroom is now one of thirteen guest rooms available for overnight accommodations. Publisher: B.F. Holmes, Baton Rouge, LA
	Era: 1945-Present Description: Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, LA A magnificent display of thousands of tulips blooming in the boxwood garden at Nottoway Plantation. The son's wing, called the garconiere, which housed the Randolph's 3 sons overlooks this beautiful garden. Publisher: B.F. Holmes. Baton Rouge, LA