A Garden District Italianate shotgun house in New Orleans. I am excited to be returning to New Orleans today to attend a Window Preservation Alliance meeting.
This lovely example of the Italianate style applied to a classic New Orleans shotgun house in the Garden District. It is one of the eight identical “Seven Sister” houses on Coliseum Street, built on spec in the 1860s.
One of America’s most famous neighborhoods, the district is filled with outstanding 19th and early 20th-century homes.
Understanding the style of a house is the essential first step in developing a restoration plan that prioritizes the preservation and restoration of character-defining features while making changes necessary for modern life in an old house.
More than two dozen color photos illustrate the Italianate style in “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Identifying character-defining features is the focus of Chapter 2. Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles, including “A Field Guide to American Houses.” Save on cost and shipping with our multi-book combo packs!
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