The CPGH Building

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[Because the LSU Museum of Art and the Doug Man-ship Sr. Performing Arts Theater will be located on this block, the CPGH Building will not be located here.]

Observation

The State Capitol Center for Political and Gov-ernmental History (CPGH) may need additional quarters to expand its programs.

Discussion

Of the two buildings that may be built on the sites to the south of the Auto Hotel, this discussion concerns the first, the State Capitol Center for Political and Government History, for an extension of its programs.

The following programs are envisioned in this extension of the Old State Capitol: (a) An interpretive theater to teach Louisiana history and government. Currently the CPGH is in partnership with the Playmakers of Baton Rouge, performing in the Old State Capitol. Students learn the history of Louisiana by watching the plays and benefit from participating in their production. (b) The Classroom – offering teachers the opportunity to teach a curriculum that relates to exhibits displayed in the Old State Capitol; (c) A Gallery for Louisiana youth projects and history fairs.

Recommendation

Retain an architect to program sketch a new building to accommodate the extension of the educational programs of CPGH. This location directly enfronts the Old State Capitol and the building should be civic in character. Alternately, these functions may be programmed into the Auto Hotel.

Responsibility

State Commissioner of Administration

Project Status

Because the LSU Museum of Art and the Douglas Manship Sr. Performing Arts Theater will be constructed on this block as part of the Arts Block, the CPGH Building will not be located here.

Implementation

Explanation of Terms

Product

New Museum

Responsibility

SCA

Implementing Agent

SCA

Feasibility Analysis

SCA

Initial Financing

SCA

Project Financing

SCA

Timing