State Capitol Renovations (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-04-23
Duration: 00:07:50
Subjects: Louisiana State Capitol (Baton Rouge, La.) | Historic buildings | Louisiana. Legislature | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1982
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Schwing, Charles Interviewee
- Hainkel, John Interviewee
- O'Keefe, Michael Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 23, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the new renovations at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, including new committee rooms, offices for legislators, voting machines, and computer systems. These renovations mark the first widespread changes made to the capitol since it opened in 1932. Host: Beth George