Vernacular Baton Rouge: The TURKISH BATHS

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TurkishBathsUptownx500.jpgThe TURKISH BATHS. A central Baton Rouge landmark, just south of the I-10 bridge. For a decade or two, a decade or two ago, it was a practice space for many a Baton Rouge band. I took these pictures to catch the old signage, having heard by way of Culture Candy that the building was destined to become a contemporary art ‘House Project’ before its demolition.
    Sadly, the House Project team is now looking for another building to ‘project,’ because they have been informed that the demolition and razing of the Turkish Baths has been ‘moved forward,’ meaning, I suppose, that the building will be quite gone soon. Yes, Chloe, it’s the end of another area.

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