Check out:
http://cpex.org/downloads/old-south-baton-rouge-revitalization for inspiration - the Architectural Styles from the Pattern Book (page 11) may give you a feel for the area in way of the architecture.
One of the major buildings in the area is the McKinley Alumni Center
http://media.photobucket.com/image/recent/fla_tiger/BTR-S/p1010023b.jpgMore shots of the McKinley Alumni Center along with some of OSBR's historical significance can be found here:
http://mrcivilrights.webs.com/southbr.htm