The art-deco skyscraper looming over town was built at the height of the Great Depression to the tune of $5 million, and remains the most visible leftover legacy of populist governor "Kingfish" Huey Long. The 27th-floor observation deck offers views of the city, and the ornate lobby is decently impressive. The welcome desk offers free tours of the grounds.
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