Louisiana

Situated in the Deep South, Louisiana, the "Pelican State," has a colorful history and was named in honor of King Louis XIV. A strong French influence is still evident throughout the state--its capital city is named Baton Rouge, French for "red stick," because the French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville visited the area in 1699 and observed a red cypress post. Today the city of New Orleans is known for its Mardi Gras and jazz festivals.

Vintage and current photographs and art of Louisiana.

New Orleans

New Orleans

Southern Louisiana

Southern Louisiana

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

Northern Louisiana

Northern Louisiana

Vanished Sites

Vanished Sites