A historic building in Baton Rouge that was once a popular place for Black residents to enjoy live entertainment will be renovated in a mixed-use development project.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The historic Prince Hall Masonic Temple in Baton Rouge will be renovated into affordable housing. According to the East Baton Rouge Mayor-President’s Office, the building on North Boulevard will be transformed into 46 mixed income units.

A century-old building in Baton Rouge listed as an endangered place by the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation will be renovated to provide affordable housing, East Baton Rouge Parish officials say The Prince Hall Masonic Temple,