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[ New Search ] Original State Capitol Building Location : Baton Rouge, LA Date : 1900 Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : RG-67-76 Enlarged Image Description : As the old state capitol building at Baton Rouge, LA. looked originally. The cupolas were "knocked off" in 1907 because they had become breeding places for bats. This photograph was taken by an amateur in 1900. The remaining pictures of the old building were taken by a WPA photographer shortly before the renovation work began. Listed Under: [Public Buildings][Government Buildings][Louisiana State Capitol Building, LA]