Baton Rouge Photo of the Day

[richyb83]

Hey KJHburg!  Hope you enjoy your visit!   Dan is correct....

Here's a Map of the Riverfront Area

CIRCLED ...The Main Pier ("Paper Clip") going out into river next to Domed Planetarium;   the U.S.S. Kidd  just to its Left...across from the River Center

Just to the TOP RIGHT Outside the circle....(small rectangular box ) is the "Steps" on the entrance you are referring  to (tiny circle)

I-10 Miss River Bridge (Far Left)

Edited October 19, 2020 by richyb83

[KJHburg]

^^^ thanks and I found them.  Here is a whole bunch of photos from today of Baton Rouge.  I went to the Capitol hearing it was open but the alas the observation deck was not.  But I did find the steps over the levee to the River.  Beautiful weather today.   I have been to the top of your capitol the tallest in the country! 

very nice Marriott along 10.  Your capitol grounds are beautiful.   Love your huge Raising Canes downtown.  They are opening all over the southeast but none in Charlotte though they are some in South Carolina.  I found a broken metered spot downtown LOL where I parked. 

Lots of photos but I am a tourist! on the way back home I will stop in New Orleans. 

what is the stainless steel thing called by the river?  Looks like the Bean in Chicago. 

[KJHburg]

Passing through Baton Rouge on my way home via New Orleans.  Monday. 

Not sure what that office building was on I-10 near the Mall.  

[richyb83]

That was originally the Shaw Bldg....but CB&I purchased it.  Always have liked that 12-story building on Essen / I-10

Thanks for posting all the pics KJHburg!  I enjoyed the tour from your perspective!  Hope you enjoyed our mid sized city!

It's a challenge taking pics of the downtown riverfront from a top the bridge

Decided to post this old pic rather than leave blank......Not the best pic cruising down Perkins Road + on a cloudy day .....

Village @ Willow Grove ....8 miles SE of Downtown

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[cajun]

On 12/2/2020 at 12:05 PM, richyb83 said:

I appreciate how you've had to risk your life to take this photo by stepping into the new Baton Rouge library.

[richyb83]

That's Funny Cajun!  Thanks for all of your replies!  You still in GA??

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You never know where the tip of the 450 ft' tall State Capitol is gonna pop up!

[richyb83]

On 12/4/2020 at 9:56 AM, cajun said:

I appreciate how you've had to risk your life to take this photo by stepping into the new Baton Rouge library.

LOL!   How about this guy? ? 

[cajun]

On 12/27/2020 at 12:38 PM, richyb83 said:

LOL!   How about this guy? ? 

I've never been so hungry that I thought "I should wash commercial and skyscraper windows for extra cash".   If that was one of the last jobs on earth, I'd probably starve.

Edited January 11, 2021 by cajun

[dan326]

Lol! Is that even the proper washing method?

[cajun]

On 1/12/2021 at 12:22 PM, dan326 said:

Lol! Is that even the proper washing method?

I guess. 

His priority is as follows:  1.  Don't get dead.  2.   Don't break anything and 3.  Wash Windows.   

On 12/21/2020 at 9:52 PM, richyb83 said:

You never know where the tip of the 450 ft' tall State Capitol is gonna pop up!

Stop making "just the tip" jokes with the historic buildings, Richy.   It's unbecoming of an upstanding citizen like yourself.   

[richyb83]

Cajun! That ranks among the Top Funniest things!   Set myself up!

[cajun]

On 3/11/2021 at 3:35 PM, richyb83 said:

Cajun! That ranks among the Top Funniest things!   Set myself up!

You know how I know this area is serviced by Entergy? 

The complete lack of care or concern over the appearance of their transformer boxes.....  I hope that's just rust and not bird poop.

 

 

 

Hope you went to Pinetta's while you were there (and that Pinetta's is still open).  

On 12/9/2020 at 6:47 PM, richyb83 said:

You still in GA??

 

Totally forgot to respond to this.   

When there's not a pandemic, I'm just as likely to be in Dallas, Chicago, Pittsburgh or San Fran.    My house, family, and my stuff is in Georgia, but not for long.    Moving to BATON ROUGE around Thanksgiving of this year.   

Edited March 12, 2021 by cajun

[dan326]

4 hours ago, cajun said:

You know how I know this area is serviced by Entergy? 

The complete lack of care or concern over the appearance of their transformer boxes.....  I hope that's just rust and not bird poop.

 

 

 

Hope you went to Pinetta's while you were there (and that Pinetta's is still open).  

Totally forgot to respond to this.   

When there's not a pandemic, I'm just as likely to be in Dallas, Chicago, Pittsburgh or San Fran.    My house, family, and my stuff is in Georgia, but not for long.    Moving to BATON ROUGE around Thanksgiving of this year.   

Cool! So that explains why you've been checking in on us more.

[cajun]

15 hours ago, dan326 said:

Cool! So that explains why you've been checking in on us more.

Yep!  I bought a piece of land NOT in a flood prone area; and we are working with a local architect this summer.  A friend of mine that does a lot of home renovations in Baton Rouge will be building our house.   This will be our 'forever' home; so this is the place we hope to watch our kids grow up while we grow old. 

I told you guys we were trying to move back.    It just took a little longer than expected.    We wanted to wait for her parents to move to Louisiana from Dallas, and they have.   They are looking forward to being close to their grand kids.

Edited March 13, 2021 by cajun

[dan326]

^ Nice!

[richyb83]

That's cool Cajun! Generally used to seeing Louisiana residents leaving for TX or Atlanta. Nice to see you coming back! Hope you enjoy it!

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Pics not as clear as hoped for

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Was taking picture of II City Plaza & Courthouse & noticed Fence to the left...maybe they are ready to start construction on street level retail at the South Chase Tower...4th Street at Florida Street

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Edited March 29, 2021 by richyb83