Louisiana State Capitol

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Community memory · 1932 · Aug 7, 2026

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The towering Louisiana State Capitol, a magnificent Art Deco skyscraper completed in 1932, is a direct manifestation of Governor Huey P. Long's ambition and vision. Long, who deemed the old capitol inadequate, pushed relentlessly for the construction of this new, grander seat of power. Tragically, it was within the very walls of this building, on September 8, 1935, that Long was assassinated. A flurry of gunfire ensued. Long was fatally wounded, dying two days later. The bullet holes and the statue of Long on the capitol grounds serve as poignant reminders of his powerful and controversial legacy, forever entwined with the building he championed.

Source: Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of State Buildings, Louisiana State Capitol history; United States Senate Historical Office, Huey Long biography; Louisiana Office of Tourism, Louisiana State Capitol visitor information