Archive for the ‘Garden District Homes’ Category
Halls Row, Early New Orleans Housing Developement in the Garden District.
Sunday, September 5th, 2010
The Italianate three-bay Garden District cottage is a simple version of the larger double gallery homes found in the immediate area. There are eight very similiar cottages in a row built in 1868 for John Hall on a design from Henry Howard in the 2300 block of Coliseum. They are commonly reffered to as the “seven sisters” for some mysterious reason. Maybe it makes a much better story. I will call them Hall’s Row until I hear a better story. They are 8 homes built to sell but had no garages or parking…………..Wonder what they cost at the time?
The cottages vary from Greek Revial to Italianate in their facade styles so as not to appear like a developement. They were made to look like the larger homes in the area but were one story homes much smaller than their cousins. See the double gallery Garden District home below. Look how similiar they are, Like taking a story off…..
A Balcony is more than just a balcony! The New Orleans Flavor!
Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Much m0re than just a balcony decorates this New Orleans Garden Distict home. This looks to be a balcony off the master suite of this historic treasure. These are functional balconies and well as a way to decorate you home.
New Orleans Garden District Home, The Italiante Style 1860-1885
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
In the late 1850’s the Greek Revival began to take a more ornate character. The Italianate style with a more ornate style came from northern Italy and started in the 1860’s. You can see that the porches, full length windows, shutters and iron work were all characteristics of this styles. It looks like styles of homes in New Orleans tended to last 25-30 years or about a generation. Then the kids wanted something different or they brought new ideas and added them in to give a new look. The variety of styles and sizes are always amazing in New Orleans Architecture.
New Orleans Historic Homes. A fireplace in your bathroom?
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Historic homes in New Orleans often have multiple fireplaces throughout the home. Most of the fireplaces are not wood burning but coal fireplaces. The coals were brought in from the kitchen and placed in the fireplaces which could have been in every room. This is the way the homes were kept warm in the cold months.
Now that these are no longer used for heat they are valued for the exposed brick, cypress mantles, and historic feel. This Lower Garden District home even has a fireplace in the bathroom. Now how often does that ever happen. This home at 1409 Saint Mary was a double turned into a single so it has about 8 fireplaces in the various rooms. Great place for artwork or that framed Saints Superbowl poster.
Garden District Home in New Orleans! This one has always caught my eye!
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
Not far from Magazine Street this Garden District home as always caught my attention and my camera’s focus as well. Is it the large lush green yard against the pastel colors? Is it the clean lines, many windows, detailed porches, shutters, or time of day! It is probaly all of the above since it just sticks out or has the look ! It is not your typical look but was someones dream home once upon a time.
Historic New Orleans Garden District Home, Too Many elements to talk about!
Monday, December 7th, 2009
My mother who was born on this day in 1918 would have been amazed at the details in many of the homes in the Garden District. She grew up in rural Alabama on a cotton farm in the 1920’s and 1930’s and could not have dreamed about a home like this. Mom, this one is for you ! Alabama is in Pasadena for the National Championship Game where I was born. The Saints may also be on their way to bigger things as well!
Garden District New Orleans, Developed in 1832-1900 from larger plantations.
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
The Garden District in New Orleans was developed in the prior before the Civil War and 1900. The area was formerly plantations that were divided into several homes per block with large gardens thus giving it the name of the Garden District. Wealthy English speaking residents moved to the area and loved to show off their new wealth. Over time many of the homes with large gardens were subdivided into small plots, thus increasing the variety of homes you see today.
Garden District Cottage in New Orleans!
Sunday, October 18th, 2009
The New Orleans Garden District has a variety of homes large and small. Most are Historic and many have been updated into modern homes with the historic features left in tact.
