Architectural falsehood?

Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mark Twain hated this building, calling it an "architectural falsehood" and the ugliest building on the Mississippi River. I guess not everyone agreed, because it was renovated and reopened after suffering fire damage during the Civil War. It is now a museum.

[Miriam S]

Rather like it - nice castle-like turret in the building.

[Denise]

So much for Mark Twain's opinion. It's an interesting building.

[Howard N]

I agree with Mark, but enjoy the image very much.

[Jennifer C]

great to check this out, mark twain was such an observer!

[joey d.Muli]

i don't see any ugliness---matter of fact---it's very unique looking architecture -cool shot 'tho

[Anne ❀]

I think it's pretty too ... better than the all glass things that cause the birds to crash, etc. Lovely capture, great perspective!

[bkb in the city]

I wonder if he was refering to the castle like architecture when he made this comment. Glad that is still around and being used

[Diane]

@bkbinthecity Thanks so much for the fav and your nice comments. I met a middle-school student today whose mother is from Edmonton, and I thought of all your neat photos!

[Diane]

@miraries @denisedaly @hown @jenrobcarr @jodimuli @sunnygreenwood Thanks for your comments! Buildings like this get to be a part of our cityscape, whether we like the architecture or not!

[bkb in the city]

@eudora What a small world we live in