Tiffany,
I've had great luck with reopening my LB account. I originally opened my account with them in 1991, promptly ran it up, was quite often late with payments, overlimit, etc. They reduced my CL to $200, and I finally paid it off and closed it. After a couple of years, I called them up and they reopened my account (same card #, original opening date). Once again I ran it up, was late with payments, etc. So I paid it off and closed it again! It was closed for probably 2 years, when I called them up once more and asked them to reopen the account, which they did. Again, same card # and original open date (1991). So I think you have a shot!
Good luck!
Tessa