»Æ¹Ï´«Ã½, video: A 'Curious Louisiana' look at 'The Welfare Rock' in downtown Baton Rouge
This week's Curious Louisiana answers a question about "The Welfare Rock" monument in downtown Baton Rouge.
Here are some photos that offer a closer look at the monument designed by Chicago sculptor Alfonso Iannelli, who was commissioned by the state of Louisiana to create it. Iannelli installed "The Welfare Rock" outside the Department of Public Welfare Building in 1956.
The building was later renamed for civil rights leader A.Z. Young, then was demolished in 2007. However, the monument was moved before the demolition to the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge in 2006.
Iannelli carved the 18-ton monument from Indiana limestone. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, "Aid To Needy," "Aid To Children," "Old Age Assistance" and "Visual Care."
To read the complete "Curious Louisiana" story, click here: The Welfare Rock: See the forgotten Baton Rouge monument and the Chicago artist who created it
Chicago sculptor Alfonso Iannelli was commissioned by the state of Louisiana to create 'The Welfare Rock,' which was installed outside the Department of Public Welfare Buildinng on Third Street in 1956. The building was later named for civil rights activist A.Z. Young, then was demolished in 2007. The monument was moved to the Iberville Building on Fourth Street. Â
Sculptor Alfonso Iannelli created the four-sided monument called 'The Welfare Rock' in three sections, which are stacked one on top of the other. The 18-ton monument is carved from Indiana limestone.
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument in Baton Rouge. Chicago sculptor Alfonso Iannelli was commissioned by the state of Louisiana to create 'The Welfare Rock,' which was installed outside the Department of Public Welfare Buildinng on Third Street in 1956. The building was later named for civil rights activist A.Z. Young, then was demolished in 2007. The monument was moved to the Iberville Building on Fourth Street. Â
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and Visual Care.'
Chicago sculptor Alfonso Iannelli was commissioned by the state of Louisiana to create 'The Welfare Rock,' which was installed outside the Department of Public Welfare Buildinng on Third Street in 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The building was later named for civil rights activist A.Z. Young, then was demolished in 2007. The monument was moved to the Iberville Building on Fourth Street. Staff video by Robin Miller
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument that stands outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and Visual Care.'
'The Welfare Rock' monument was installed outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in 1956. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and Visual Care.'
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and 'Visual Care.'
A shot of the backside of 'The Welfare Rock' monument that stands outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. The monument was created by Chicago sculptor Alfonso Iannelli, who installed it in 1956.Â
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and 'Visual Care.'
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and 'Visual Care.'
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and 'Visual Care.'
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and 'Visual Care.'
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and 'Visual Care.'
A detail shot of 'The Welfare Rock' monument outside the Iberville Building on Fourth Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Its four sides are engraved with the phrases, 'Aid To Needy,' 'Aid To Children,' 'Old Age Assistance' and 'Visual Care.'