The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion was built in 1930 under Governor Huey Long, who had it designed to resemble the White House. The colonial-revival building served as the official residence of Louisiana governors until 1963, when the current mansion was built. Twelve governors lived here during those 33 years, including the flamboyant Long himself and Earl Long, his brother.
The mansion is now a museum open for guided tours, with rooms restored to their period appearances and exhibitions on Louisiana's governors and state history. The grand reception rooms on the ground floor are particularly striking, with original furnishings and artwork from the various administrative periods. The building sits on North Boulevard in the downtown arts district, within easy walking distance of the capitol buildings and the Shaw Center.