Contact the Museum Louisiana Resources and Links News from the Louisiana History Museum
Louisiana History Museum...Alexandria, Louisiana Photo Archive Highlights Home ... at the Louisiana History Museum Current Exhibits at the Museum About the Louisiana History Museum Photo of the Week Visit and tour the Louisiana History Museum Get Involved ... donations, and volunteering Shop at the Museum Store

Photo of the Week

The Photo of the Week is changed frequently, so be sure to visit regularly for new photographs.

 We are always looking for additional Central Louisiana photographs to feature. If you have one you would like published, phone the museum or contact us via
email ahgl@att.net

View previous entries in the "Photo of the Week" Archive

The dome and lobby of the Hotel Bentley over time

Hotel Bentley lobby in the 1970s

Hotel Bentley lobby dome as it appeared on opening day in 1908

All 46 states were painted in spaces around the lobby and dome (see 2 photos below) in keeping with the detail of the dome itself. Some time along the way these details were painted over and lost.

 

Availability of Copies

High-quality copies of archive photos or other available photos can be provided on photographic paper upon request. 8"x10" copies are available for a $15.00 donation to the Museum; 5"x7", for a $10.00 donation.

Make your check or money order payable to Louisiana History Museum, and mail to
P.O. Box 12302, Alexandria, La. 71315-2302. Add $1.00 for postage.

 

 
Copyright © 2018, Louisiana History Museum. All rights reserved.