Historic Icon, Contemporary Conversion

Watermark Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge , LA
Cost: $33 Million | Previous Use: National Bank | Current Use: Hotel

Project Details

This project involved the rehabilitation of a 1924, twelve-story bank building in downtown Baton Rouge. Utilizing federal historic tax credits, the Wampold Company rehabilitated this building and created a 144 room luxury hotel. The hotel is also home to The Gregory, a premier restaurant that features circa late 1940s murals by the restaurant’s namesake and renowned artist, Angela Gregory.

 

Incentives Utilized:

 

  • Federal Historic Tax Credits
  • Louisiana State Historic Tax Credits (State Commercial Tax Credit Program)

 

Photo Credit: Eye Wander Photo