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Find architectural stunners around every corner in New Orleans. WEST INDIES STYLE West Indies-style architecture is well-suited to New Orleans’ warm, humid climate, with masonry chain-wall foundations, a brick-paved first layer for cooling, and solid stucco-covered walls. CREOLE TOWNHOUSE This style is characterized by two to four stories, concealed rear courtyards, commercial space on the first level, and wrought-iron balconies. The Pontalba Buildings along Jackson Square pioneered this architectural trend. EASTLAKE-STYLE SHOTGUN One of three main shotgun styles, Eastlake homes feature Queen Anne decorative elements like fish-scale shingles and a proliferation of intricate woodwork, including the use of spindles. DOUBLE GALLERY Double Gallery homes are known for their covered second-story gallery flanked by columns. This particular example is transitional Greek Revival/Italianate featuring both Corinthian and Ionic-style columns. RAISED CENTER HALL COTTAGE These homes are typically raised one-and-a-half stories with a central front door, a line of six columns, and side-gabled roofs. CREOLE COTTAGE Inspired by Greek Revival architecture, Creole Cottages stand out with their tall steep-gable roofs, brick chimneys, and wooden storm shutters. HISTORIC MARVELS New Orleans is known for its one-of-a-kind architecture, from colorful shotguns to massive Italianate mansions along oak-lined thoroughfares. Explore the history of the city through the stories our buildings tell, including the diverse, global influences woven into their facades. No matter which neighborhood you explore, you’ll find plenty of eye candy along every curb. WANT TO DIVE DEEPER INTO HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE? Scan the QR code for a self-guided tour of the city's Garden District!
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