A Garden District Italianate in New Orleans. The Archibald Montgomery House, designed by Irish-born architect Henry Howard and completed in 1869, is a lovely example of the Italianate style located in the Garden District of New Orleans.
One of Americas most lovely neighborhoods, the Garden District is filled with beautiful historic houses in many styles popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether riding the streetcar along St. Charles Avenue or wandering the many other streets of the district, you will experience a three-dimensional lesson in domestic architectural history. There are tours available if you want a knowledgeable guide to help you understand what you are viewing.
Italianate is one of 25 styles described and illustrated with multiple images in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
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