A timeline to track the starting points of noteworthy Baton Rouge entities
In the same year that 225 celebrates its 20th birthday, many other organizations in the Capital Region are celebrating milestones of their own. From theater and the arts to food and style, each of these entities has left its own unique stamp on Baton Rouge. Although some have been around for much longer than others, they are all integral to our south Louisiana culture.
1925
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
While the museum itself is not 100 years old—it recently celebrated its 60th anniversary—the building it’s housed in, a historic railway station, was built in 1925 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
1950
Created 75 years ago to decrease the costs of goods for customers, this company is now the supplier to many independently owned grocery stores in Louisiana, including Calandro’s Supermarket and Audubon Market.
1960
As the premier ballet company in the state, BRBT has produced world-class dancers and show-stopping performances for 65 years.
Since its launch 65 years ago, the foundation has done extensive work to fundraise for scholarships, research programs and infrastructure improvements.
1975
This championship program has created a culture of passionate fans in the past 50 years thanks to its successful seasons, legendary coaches, and a roster of alumnae and stars, including Seimone Augustus, Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson (pictured).
LSU All-American linebacker Mike Anderson founded his eponymous restaurant 50 years ago near campus, serving four po-boy options and oysters on the half shell. Today the Baton Rouge mainstay boasts three locations with an expansive menu known for its fresh Gulf seafood and Louisiana favorites.
2000
Step fashionably into the past as you browse this vintage clothing store’s extensive collection of items, ranging from your best ’80s prom dress to some rocking pairs of ’60s boots. Find unique staple pieces for your everyday wardrobe or hunt items to be the best dressed at the next themed party.
Looking for new running shoes? Stop by this staple sports store in the Garden District and you may just get a free T-shirt and an invite into the local running community with your purchase.
2005
Located in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, this hub of culture in the city is home to Manship Theatre, the LSU Museum of Art and Tsunami.
While this Baton Rouge entertainment venue inside the Shaw Center hosts top-notch performances such as Grammy winner Macy Gray, it also fosters local talent through education and youth outreach programs.
With local names like The Queen Bee as well as national retailers like Ulta Beauty, this open-air shopping center is now a staple in the city’s shopping scene with dozens of businesses.
Home of the only live tiger college mascot in the country, this approximately $3 million facility is one of the most popular spots on LSU’s campus, as visitors gather to catch a glimpse of the beloved Bengal while he basks in the Louisiana sun or swims in his pool.
2010
This Halloween krewe has been giving back to the community through the spookiest holiday of the year for 15 years, and who can forget its frightfully fun annual Fifolet Halloween Festival?
2015
Junior League of Baton Rouge Diaper Bank
Created to address local families’ needs for clean diapers, the bank has provided more than 550,000 diapers to 23 partner agencies supporting 11,500 families over the past 10 years.
This 1.5-acre family farm on Nicholson Drive harvests colorful produce year-round, and makes regular appearances at the Red Stick Farmers Market while also providing fresh produce to various restaurants around the Capital Region.
This article was originally published in the November 2025 issue of 225 Magazine.
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