The Story of Louisiana In 100 Buildings

America turns 250.

Let's go find the candles.

Looking for a history lesson that doesn't feel like homework? You've found it. At 250history.com, the Semiquincentennial Series brings each state's distinctive landmarks to center stage to tell their fast and fun story.

We've wandered through big cities, tiny towns, muddy trails, and neon-lit highways-uncovering 5,000 historic gems along the way.

The Semiquincentennial isn't just a mouthful-it's a reminder that history is alive, sometimes weird, and always waiting to be rediscovered.

Whether you're traveling by road, by printed page, or by imagination; whether you are a lifelong native or visiting for a week, we invite you to explore 100 Louisiana landmarks that illuminate the one-of-a-kind story of the Pelican State.

Pre-historic mounds... military maneuvers... pralines... iron horses...

sugar... oil derricks... football... French souvenirs... Huey Long... the

CCC... Art Deco stunners... kit houses... the golden age of motoring...

canals... the Chitlin Circuit... The Banana Man... aviation... pirates...

slave quarters... Creole culture... Carnegie libraries... grave houses...

Bonnie and Clyde... horse racing. This book will have you telling sto-

ries like a native in no time.

The photos and stories collected here are a fast and fun way to learn

the explanations behind the quirks, the traditions and the secrets that

make Louisiana uniquely Louisiana. What Louisiana building was con-

structed as a residence for Napoleon Bonaparte? Solved. What Lou-

isiana architect had an ultra popular design style named for him? A

mystery no more. What Louisiana lighthouse was selected for a United

States Postal Service commemorative stamp? Identified. Where can

you find original examples of United States "parkitecture?" Revealed.

It is a story only Louisiana can call its own. A story told in 100 landmarks. Almost all the selections within are open to the public, or at least visible from public spaces. So, fire up the GPS and see the story of the Pelican State standing in plain sight on Louisiana streets!