I was born in the great state of Louisiana and the capitol building in Baton Rouge is one of my favorite governmental pieces of architecture. The front of it is checkered with windows and creates a nice pattern. The broad base creates a sense of power and control. The first time I saw it was on a field trip in my elementary school, and I fell in love immediately. We went to the top of the tower and looked out over the city; I felt like I could see for miles upon miles. It was one of the coolest experiences I had growing up. Also pictured is the bullet hole where Governor Huey Long was shot while in office. When I visited, I was able to stick my fingers in that exact same hole. It felt like I was a part of history. The building remains one of my favorite capitols in the U.S.A because of its beautiful architecture and the since of history I felt when I first visited.