Downtown in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Hilton Capitol Center
Where Huey Slept
August 26, 2016
1. Hilton Capitol Center Marker
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Hilton Capitol Center. Where Huey Slept. One of 200 Historic Hotels of America, the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center was first built in 1927 as the Hotel Heidelberg, the city's first luxury hotel and site of noteworthy social and political events. Governor Huey P. Long kept an unofficial residence on the fifth floor and allegedly dodged reporters by using the building's underground tunnel. In 2006, a $65 million restoration project brought back the hotel - and tunnel - after years of decline. The 290-room complex features a day spa, fine dining restaurant, bar and coffee shop.
One of 200 Historic Hotels of America, the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center was first built in 1927 as the Hotel Heidelberg, the city's first luxury hotel and site of noteworthy social and political events. Governor Huey P. Long kept an unofficial residence on the fifth floor and allegedly dodged reporters by using the building's underground tunnel. In 2006, a $65 million restoration project brought back the hotel - and tunnel - after years of decline. The 290-room complex features a day spa, fine dining restaurant, bar and coffee shop.
Location. 30° 27′ N, 91° 11.297′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Third Street near Florida Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 336 Third Street, Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Sumter Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baton Rouge Sit-Ins (about 400 feet away); Morgan House Site (about 400 feet away);
More about this marker. Third Street is one way north bound.
August 26, 2016
2. Hilton Capitol Center Marker
August 26, 2016
3. Hilton Capitol Center Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2017.
