I drove down here today and not being from Baton Rouge, I was wondering if this area is crime-ridden and run down or just run down. I can't believe this area has never seen any kind of gentrification given the fact that there are so many houses (as opposed to apartments/condos) and its proximity to LSU.

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Posted by Jim Rockford

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Posted on 3/26/15 at 10:30 pm to zacata88

Joe and Henry's Chicken Shack used to be there. The popcorn shrimp was legit.

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Posted by Tingle

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Posted on 3/26/15 at 10:33 pm to zacata88

That area has gotten better but you still wouldn't want to be there after dark.

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Posted by Negative Nomad

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Posted on 3/26/15 at 10:36 pm to zacata88

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Posted by Huey Lewis

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Posted on 3/26/15 at 10:44 pm to Tingle

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Posted by torrey225

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Posted on 3/26/15 at 10:48 pm to zacata88

I have been avoiding Nicholson Drive to downtown in my morning commute. I've been driving down Thomas H Delpit which turns into East St. Very Nice! New pavement. Some very nice, well-kept projects at one point. Some historical homes in the mix.

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Posted by Asgard Device

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Posted on 3/27/15 at 12:06 am to zacata88

It's always been an poor area because it is low ground. Before it was developed that entire area was a plantation.