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Throughout the country, state parks, historic sites, homes, buildings, museums, and similar institutions are struggling to continue operating. Because of general financial problems, many of these institutions are operating on a reduced schedule or in danger of closing. Some are being forced to sell off artifacts and property. Many will not weather these hard times without your help. Places Earth urges everyone to support these vital and important public resources any way you can. Please donate your treasure, time, and talent. Write to your governor and other elected officials telling them to find a way to keep state parks open. It will be your loss. Public Service Announcement | Test space for future ad if donations don't increase. |
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Old U. S. Mint - Louisiana State Museum
All photographs taken by Kenneth A. Larson. All rights reserved. © 2010 - 2012.|
The United states Mint was erected in 1835. The mint was built on the site of the former Fort San Carlos which was built by the Spanish in 1792 by Governor Francois Louis Hector, Baron de Carondelet. The fort was demolished in 1821 and Jackson Square was established in its splace. In 1861, Confederate troops captures the Mint and for a time, Confederate coin was minted here. In 1909, the Mint ceased minting and became a federal prison in 1932 and The U.S. Coast Guard used the builtng from 1948-1965. In 1966, the buillding was transfered to the State of Louisiana and became part of the Louisiana State Museum in 1978-1980. The building was designed by architect William Stickland and built by John Mitchell and Bnjamin Fox. Captain Johnson K. Duncan supervised the renovation and fireproofing in 1856-1859. ********************************************************************** more text ... ********************************************************************** |
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 Blossom by artist Sanford Biggers. This 2007 work by the Los Angles artist is on the second floor. |
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