{"product_id":"the-story-of-louisiana-in-100-buildings-9798295479380","title":"The Story of Louisiana In 100 Buildings","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerica turns 250. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's go find the candles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a history lesson that doesn't feel like homework? You've found it. At 250history.com, the Semiquincentennial Series brings each state's distinctive landmarks to center stage to tell their fast and fun story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've wandered through big cities, tiny towns, muddy trails, and neon-lit highways-uncovering 5,000 historic gems along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Semiquincentennial isn't just a mouthful-it's a reminder that history is alive, sometimes weird, and always waiting to be rediscovered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're traveling by road, by printed page, or by imagination; whether you are a lifelong native or visiting for a week, we invite you to explore 100 Louisiana landmarks that illuminate the one-of-a-kind story of the Pelican State. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-historic mounds... military maneuvers... pralines... iron horses...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esugar... oil derricks... football... French souvenirs... Huey Long... the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCC... Art Deco stunners... kit houses... the golden age of motoring...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecanals... the Chitlin Circuit... The Banana Man... aviation... pirates...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eslave quarters... Creole culture... Carnegie libraries... grave houses...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonnie and Clyde... horse racing. This book will have you telling sto-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eries like a native in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photos and stories collected here are a fast and fun way to learn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe explanations behind the quirks, the traditions and the secrets that\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emake Louisiana uniquely Louisiana. What Louisiana building was con-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estructed as a residence for Napoleon Bonaparte? Solved. What Lou-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eisiana architect had an ultra popular design style named for him? A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emystery no more. What Louisiana lighthouse was selected for a United\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStates Postal Service commemorative stamp? Identified. Where can\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eyou find original examples of United States \"parkitecture?\" Revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story only Louisiana can call its own. A story told in 100 landmarks. Almost all the selections within are open to the public, or at least visible from public spaces. So, fire up the GPS and see the story of the Pelican State standing in plain sight on Louisiana streets!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Manatee Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/12\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798295479380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.22d","brand":"Doug Gelbert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53458847957173,"sku":"9798295479380","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9798295479380.jpg?v=1791297376","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-story-of-louisiana-in-100-buildings-9798295479380","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}