Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

[richyb83]

You are welcome Lamar! And nice location for a shot. Jacobs is a nice 13-story building that was built in the 80's.

Yep, you said it Dan. Soon an 8-story building will be going-up there(my #3 post on BR Rises), and really add to the surroundings on Essen Lane. I also like that you can see the OLOL skywalk behind Copeland's restaurant too.

My bad Nate, I wanted to give you props for the pic of the retro Coca-Cola sign. Thanks!

Edited May 28, 2007 by richyb83

[richyb83]

Some oldies in honor of Memorial Day

[richyb83]

Radio/Communications/Microwave Tower?? behind this office building at the corner of Laurel Street and Fifth Street in downtown BR

[dan326]

I think it's what the government uses to communicate wih aliens.

[hagetaka]

That tower has to be the most out of line item in downtown. I know it's important, but $%^&* @ it.

[richyb83]

Here is another shot of that crazy communications tower(far right) in perspective to the Capitol.

[fla_tiger]

That tower has to be the most out of line item in downtown. I know it's important, but $%^&* @ it.

You're both right guys, that tower is completely out of place Downtown.

Here are a couple of ideas that may improve it's looks.....

(photos courtesy of wilkipedia)

Edited June 2, 2007 by fla_tiger

[fla_tiger]

.....just kidding about the tower guys, but it would look better than what is now there.

A couple of shots of construction progress on Direct General's new home out Florida @ the new Central Thruway:

seems that they revised the entrance design a bit from the rendering.

Edited June 4, 2007 by fla_tiger

[richyb83]

Funny

^Hey fla tiger, nice shot! And thanks for the re-designed rendering too ^You were over near where I grew up and still don't live very far from.

Fairly nice size building way out on Florida Blvd. If you put a 120,000 sq.ft. deeper into the city this thing could be at least 10-floors. But the burbs were probably alot cheaper. Orginally Direct General wanted the property at I-12/Millerville at what is now Super Target.(very close to where I now live) I'm glad that did not happen!

[fla_tiger]

Funny

^Hey fla tiger, nice shot! And thanks for the re-designed rendering too ^You were over near where I grew up and still don't live very far from.

Fairly nice size building way out on Florida Blvd. If you put a 120,000 sq.ft. deeper into the city this thing could be at least 10-floors. But the burbs were probably alot cheaper. Orginally Direct General wanted the property at I-12/Millerville at what is now Super Target.(very close to where I now live) I'm glad that did not happen!

Thanks richyb.....

The popularity of Super Target has spurred all types of development interests along Millerville. Too bad the City-Parish couldn't have improved Millerville BEFORE it opened. And to think, the area was basically given up for dead, when Kmart was there and all the new development went east to Oneal.

[brresident]

I think it's what the government uses to communicate wih aliens.

Obviously, William Daniel is from one of Saturn's moons.

[richyb83]

Looking north down St.Louis Street from the west parking garage at the RiverCenter

This view looking toward the ChaseTowers will soon be changing; with construction begining this Summer of the new 19th Judicial Courthouse and Two City Plaza; and possibly the two-story addition of the Municipal Bldg.

*In the far background (if you strain your eyes) you can barely see one of the "gateway" buildings to the Capitol Park Complex; the 9-story new Iberville state bldg. between One American Place and the Chase Towers. And barely see the steeple of St.Joesph's Cathedral in front of the Iberville

[dan326]

Is the Municipl Building that grey building to the right(also know as the governmental building)?

[richyb83]

It's hard to show you on this pic; the Municipal Bldg. is not easy to see The roof-top barely shows over the trees behind current courthouse(orange roof); but before City Plaza. There are two sepreate elevations to the roof top; taller on the right side; a little lower on left side extending to the street.

Hope this helps

[dan326]

I see it. Thanks.

[hagetaka]

[richyb83]

Please help me out here. Would that be down by Choctaw near 38th?? Thanks for the pic

Edited June 15, 2007 by richyb83

[fla_tiger]

Please help me out here. Would that be down by Choctaw near 38th?? Thanks for the pic

La Thunder, I think I know the location, is it Florida looking towards Popeye's (and old Goudchaux's, now FEMA and Netflix) from the Greyhound station?

I drive pass this often.

Edited June 16, 2007 by fla_tiger

[richyb83]

I believe you are right flatiger, that was my 2nd choice

[byrde]

La Thunder, I think I know the location, is it Florida looking towards Popeye's (and old Goudchaux's, now FEMA and Netflix) from the Greyhound station?

I drive pass this often.

Yep that's it.

[hagetaka]

Yeap it's Florida Blvd, by greyhound. Hopefully in my lifetime that area will be home to some condos and nightlife. Don't hurt to dream, but yea our city does have some urban decay.

[richyb83]

^It's good to dream sometimes LT. I think things in the area are looking up over that way; it good to see the old Gouchauxs will still be used even after FEMA is gone.

Taken from the RiverCenter parking garage

[richyb83]

A blend of "Old & New"....

Old State Capitol (1849) & Shaw Center for the Arts (2005)

*Taken from the River Center parking garage

[hagetaka]

not recent (about 4 years old)

[byrde]

LT are you in the unfinished Swaggart dorm??