
I want to be able to walk you through the different styles
of homes in
New Orleans, point out the details, and find out what makes that
one special. As I started reading about
the different styles I had no idea how complex each one was. The list of details
can go on and on. The majority of these
homes can be found in the
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Uptown, and Marigny/Bywater dating back to 1718. I’m
going to jump in with some of my favorites and they are in no particular order.
A home that
stands out with some beautiful details is the Italianate Camelback. . The style
was popular in England and the American
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took hold in
New Orleans in the 1850s. It was a very popular style during the
1860s and 1870s, and some of its elements appeared in a mixture with other
styles until at least 1900 (nola.gov). This style is similar looking to a Greek
revival; however some details set it apart. You can see a dramatic parapet
which is arched and bracketed cornices. Also the arched openings of the porch
are repeated in the double hung windows and door transoms. The front of the
house also features cast-iron railings and a curved partition. It is possible
for some of these homes to be missing a portion of the details due to
renovations. A conversion from a double to a single can eliminate the partition
or even the second set of steps to the dwelling. This is just a quick snap shot
of what to look for with this style. You can see even more detail in the
Double-Gallery house (Corinthian columns and louvered shutters).