523. We talk to Diana M. Greenlee and Jenny Ellerbe about their book, Poverty: Revealing the Forgotten City. "The settlement of Poverty Point,
occupied from about 1700 to 1100 BC and once the largest city in
North America, stretches across 345 acres in northeastern
Louisiana. The structural remains of this ancient site-its earthen mounds, semicircular ridges, and vacant plaza-intrigue visitors as a place of artistic inspiration as well as an archaeological puzzle. Poverty Point: Revealing the Forgotten
City delves his enduring piece of Louisiana's cultural heritage
through personal introspection and scientific exploration. With
stunning black and white photography by Jenny Ellerbe and
engrossing text by archaeologist Diana M. Greenlee, this
imaginative and informative book explores in full Poverty
Point's Late Archaic culture and its monumental
achievements.
occupied from about 1700 to 1100 BC and once the largest city in
North America, stretches across 345 acres in northeastern
Louisiana. The structural remains of this ancient site-its earthen mounds, semicircular ridges, and vacant plaza-intrigue visitors as a place of artistic inspiration as well as an archaeological puzzle. Poverty Point: Revealing the Forgotten
City delves his enduring piece of Louisiana's cultural heritage
through personal introspection and scientific exploration. With
stunning black and white photography by Jenny Ellerbe and
engrossing text by archaeologist Diana M. Greenlee, this
imaginative and informative book explores in full Poverty
Point's Late Archaic culture and its monumental
achievements.
- This week in Louisiana history. May 18, 1896. LA. case of
Plessy v. Ferguson, "seperate but equal." - This week in New Orleans history. New Orleans' 4,000-seat
Saenger Theatre opened on February 4, 1927 after three years
of construction at a cost of $2.5 million. It was the
flagship of Julian and Abe Saenger's theatre empire and is one
of a few still in existance. Being New Orleans, a parade
of thousands formed on Canal Street on opening night where the
most expensive tickets could be had for 65 cents. For
the cost of admission was a silent movie, stage play,
and music by the Saenger Grand Orchestra. With an
interior designed by architect Emile Weil it was an
"atmospheric theatre" — 150 lights in the ceiling are arranged
in the shape of constellations in the night sky surrounding an
Italian Baroque courtyard. Special effects
machines projected images of moving clouds, sunrises, and
sunsets.
- This week in Louisiana.
Visit Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Website
100 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge
LA 70801
Admission: Free
Hours
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Friday
9:00 am -3:00 pm Saturday
Louisiana's Old State Capitol is a standing testament to the
resiliency of our state and its people.
Learn how this National Historic Landmark has withstood war,
fire, abandonment and even a few fist fights. From the
historic House Chamber where Louisiana succeeded from the
Union in 1861 to the impeachment proceedings of Gov. Huey P.
Long in the Senate Chamber, this old Statehouse has seen it
all. Discover the importance of voting and what it means to be
a good citizen throughout our various interactive exhibits,
learn more about our colorful past governors and don't forget
to look up to marvel at the breathtaking stained glass dome!
- Postcards from Louisiana.
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