Alexandria in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Oakland Hall
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 7, 2018
1. Oakland Hall Marker
Inscription.
Oakland Hall. . , In late February 1961, the LSU Board of Supervisors chose a name for the first new permanent building to be constructed on the campus, selecting Oakland Hall in honor of Oakland Plantation, the land on which the campus was located.
Construction began on the new building that semester and established a historical landmark. Oakland Hall was the first building in Louisiana constructed using the "lift slab post tension" method. All floors and the roof were constructed of concrete poured and cured at ground level before any of them were lifted into place. The roof, which was raised first, was elevated by using jacks placed on top of pre-stressed concrete columns already constructed. Gables were connected from the jacks to pieces of metal imbedded in the concrete, and the roof and floors of the building were carefully maneuvered into place.
In late February 1961, the LSU Board of Supervisors chose a name for the first new permanent building to be constructed on the campus, selecting Oakland Hall in honor of Oakland Plantation, the land on which the campus was located.
Construction began on the new building that semester and established a historical landmark. Oakland Hall was the first building in Louisiana constructed using the "lift slab post tension" method. All floors and the roof were constructed of concrete poured and cured at ground level before any of them were lifted into place. The roof, which was raised first, was elevated by using jacks placed on top of pre-stressed concrete columns already constructed. Gables were connected from the jacks to pieces of metal imbedded in the concrete, and the roof
and floors of the building were carefully maneuvered into place.
Location. 31° 10.675′ N, 92° 24.986′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker can be reached from Middleton Road east of West Campus Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria LA 71302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies.
More about this marker. Located on the LSU-Alexndria (LSUA) Campus
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 7, 2018
2. Oakland Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2018.
