Spanish Architecture
The French occupied New Orleans first, but several fires destroyed much of the French architecture that was in the French Quarter. Because of the fires, most of the architecture that is seen in the French Quarter today is of Spanish design. Spanish architecture in New Orleans includes flat-tiled roofs, bright colors, and detailed ironwork. The Spanish were very concerned with fires in New Orleans, so they mandated that homes in the French Quarter have stucco replace wood, and all buildings were to be placed near the street and close to each other. Spanish architecture in New Orleans also includes arched passageways, rear gardens, and courtyards.
Two of the most famous buildings in the French Quarter are of Spanish design: the Presbytere and the Cabildo. You can see the Spanish influence in the dramatic arches and curved windows. Although, what is interesting about these two buildings is the roof is a mansard roof, which was made popular in France.
French Architecture
Most of the French architecture that is still in New Orleans today is known as French Creole architecture. These houses have feature such as French doors, living quarters raised above ground level, galleries, no interior hallways, porches used as passageways between rooms, and roofs support by columns that extend over porches. For more in-depth information regarding French Creole design, click the link below:
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/louisiana/architecture.htm
One of the most popular sites in New Orleans is the Old Ursuline Convent. This convent was designed by a French architect, and it is in the style of French Neoclassical. The convent is symmetrical with no columns, and the windows are only slightly arched. The roof is shaped similar to a pyramid, and it has small dormers.
Sources:
"Spanish History in New Orleans." New Orleans Official Guide.
http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/multicultural/multiculturalhistory/spanish.html
"French Quarter." A View on Cities. http://www.aviewoncities.com/neworleans/frenchquarter.htm
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Two of the most famous buildings in the French Quarter are of Spanish design: the Presbytere and the Cabildo. You can see the Spanish influence in the dramatic arches and curved windows. Although, what is interesting about these two buildings is the roof is a mansard roof, which was made popular in France.
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| The Cabildo |
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| Houses in the French Quarter. Notice how close they are to the street and each other. |
French Architecture
Most of the French architecture that is still in New Orleans today is known as French Creole architecture. These houses have feature such as French doors, living quarters raised above ground level, galleries, no interior hallways, porches used as passageways between rooms, and roofs support by columns that extend over porches. For more in-depth information regarding French Creole design, click the link below:
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/louisiana/architecture.htm
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| French Creole House |
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| Old Ursuline Convent |
Sources:
"Spanish History in New Orleans." New Orleans Official Guide.
http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/multicultural/multiculturalhistory/spanish.html
"French Quarter." A View on Cities. http://www.aviewoncities.com/neworleans/frenchquarter.htm
Page created by Hannah Keenan
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