Posts Tagged ‘Garden District Homes’
Garden District Homes in New Orleans, A piece of History!
Saturday, May 15th, 2010
If you enjoy history and old homes you will enjoy the New Orleans Garden District. These homes could not be duplicated in a public setting again. The charm and views are free. Its a great morning or afternoon walk to see homes of all ages and styles. The best photos are best taken in the morning, late afternoon or even at night. The amount of wrought iron and the condition of the historic New Orleans home is amazing
New Orleans Horses, They are mostly cast Iron these days!
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Hats off to Beverly Sellers, a buyer of mind for taking this fine photo last week in the New Orleans Garden District. I handed her the camera and told her to shoot the horse. She did a great job from the front seat of the car. I did not sell her a condo that day but we did have fun looking. When you drive you often have your passenger take the shots. I can only assume these were for tying up horses but have my doubts for some reason. Let me know?
Garden District Homes provide some great photos!
Monday, April 12th, 2010
New Orleans Garden District homes can give you plenty of chances to focus in on the details of the various elements in a historic home. The iron fence was especially intriguing in this home. The detail makes it a work of art. Then it gets tough to focus on one thing when the flowers are blooming with a lot of details in the background. Here is a story about this Cornstalk Fence. Iowa??
“According to history, some say legend, in the late 1850’s a gentleman from Kentucky, Colonel Robert Henry Short had a problem. His wife was homesick for Iowa. In order to mitigate the problem, Colonel Short had a fence shaped like a row of cornstalks made in the New Orleans branch of the Philadelphia Foundry. No one is sure if it worked or not, but the fence still stands today around Colonel Shorts Villa at 1448 Fourth Street in the Garden District”
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.
Garden District Homes in New Orelans, Take the Walk! Notice the Details!!
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
If you like historic homes you will love the New Orleans Garden District. These home were the first Garden Suburbs as the Anglo Americans moved into new areas of New Orleans during the 1830’s to 1860’s time period. The Garden District was a short street car ride to downtown. The spacious yards and large homes with wrought iron fences, balconies, porches, columns, large windows and shutters were the norm. One of the most common styles was the Greek Revival but this not the only style.
The walk through the New Orleans Garden District is one of the best walks you will take in New Orleans or any other American city. Walk for free! Best time of year is the Spring when all kinds of plants and shrubs are blooming. The weather is also perfect for walking, not too hot and never cold.
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!
New Orleans Garden District Homes-Porches and Colors are unique!
Monday, September 21st, 2009
Exciting Colors from this Garden District Victorian Home. Some great colors and the reflection the West Indes culture. Spring colors add to the splash of colors.
