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Appreciative letter printed in the Daily Picayune of New Orleans Louisiana concerning two large sweet potatoes in 1840
title
Appreciative letter printed in the Daily Picayune of New Orleans Louisiana concerning two large sweet potatoes in 1840
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Potatoes, Yams, Plantations, Steamboats, Vegetables
Date Issued
1840-11-01
Abstract
Text, November 11, 1840. Appreciative letter printed in the Daily Picayune concerning two large sweet potatoes given to unknown persons from the officers of the steamboat Lady of Lyons. They were raised on the plantation of Captain Michael Zenor in Concordia Parish and weighed eleven pounds and eight ounces.
French doors at Fanny Riche House in Pointe Coupee Parish in the 1930s
title
French doors at Fanny Riche House in Pointe Coupee Parish in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Historic sites, French doors, Doors & doorways, Pilasters, Plantations
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. The Fanny Riche House (c. 1825-1835) located in Pointe Coupee Parish. A one story frame French Creole Plantation home. View of French doors with federal style pilasters.
Bell on plantation house near Houma Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Bell on plantation house near Houma Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Corn, Dwellings
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Old plantation bell at house in corn field near Houma, Louisiana in Terrebonne Parish.
Aaron Prescott plantation home near Alexandria, Louisiana in 1936.
title
Aaron Prescott plantation home near Alexandria, Louisiana in 1936.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Carondelet, Luis Hector, baron de, 1748-1807, Plantations, Louisiana, Furniture, Paintings, Dwellings
Date Issued
1936-08-14
Abstract
Text, August 14, 1936. The Aaron Prescott Plantation Home. Includes notes and bibliography. Family history of, antique furniture and a painting in the Aaron Prescott plantation home near Alexandria, Louisiana are described.
Avenue of Live Oaks at Oak Alley Plantation near Vacherie Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Avenue of Live Oaks at Oak Alley Plantation near Vacherie Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Oaks, Historic sites, Historic buildings, Columns, Trees
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. An Avenue of Live Oaks leads from the Mississippi River to the plantation house at Oak Alley near Vacherie, Louisiana. Oak Alley was built circa 1837-1839.
Highland Plantation in West Feliciana Parish Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Highland Plantation in West Feliciana Parish Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Houses
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B&W photo, 1930s. Highland Plantation. West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
Garconnaire and pigeonnier at Uncle Sam Plantation in St. James Parish circa 1940
title
Garconnaire and pigeonnier at Uncle Sam Plantation in St. James Parish circa 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Columns
Date Issued
1940
Abstract
B/W photo, circa 1940. Garconnaire and pigeonnier at Uncle Sam Plantation.
Greenwood Plantation near St. Francisville Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Greenwood Plantation near St. Francisville Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Reflections, Lakes & ponds
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Greenwood Plantation built circa 1830 in West Feliciana Parish near St. Francisville. Built by William Ruffin Barrow. Greenwood Plantation was an example of Greek Revival architecture with 30 foot Doric Columns, molded entablature and classic roof. Destroyed by fire in August of 1960 and rebuilt in 1984.
Plantation home in St. Landry Parish in the 1930s
title
Plantation home in St. Landry Parish in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Dwellings, Columns, Stairways
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Plantations home of either the Old Thistelwaite Place or the Payne Place near Washington, Louisiana in the Lake Charles District.
Payne Place in St. Landry Parish Louisiana circa 1940
title
Payne Place in St. Landry Parish Louisiana circa 1940
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Columns, Galleries (Upper level spaces), Stairways, Grilles, Ironwork, Dwellings
Date Issued
1940
Abstract
B/W photo, circa 1940. Payne Place in St. Landry Parish Louisiana.
Destrehan Plantation house in St. Charles Parish Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Destrehan Plantation house in St. Charles Parish Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Dwellings, Historic buildings
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Destrehan Plantation home built circa 1787 in St. Charles Parish. French Colonial style architecture.
Asphodel Plantation in East Feliciana Parish in the 1930s
title
Asphodel Plantation in East Feliciana Parish in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Historic buildings, Columns
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Asphodel Plantation in East Feliciana Parish.
Sale of Arlington Place near Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1865.
title
Sale of Arlington Place near Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1865.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Estates, Plantations, Arlington Place (Plantation)
Date Issued
1865-08-10
Abstract
Text, August 10, 1865. Low Sale of Large Estate. Sale of Arlington Place near Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1865. The plantation sold for five thousand dollars from the estate of James A. McHatton to Major General Lawler, Military Commander of the Baton Rouge District. Published in the Tri-Weekly Gazette & Comet.
Belmont plantation in Pointe Coupee Parish Louisiana
title
Belmont plantation in Pointe Coupee Parish Louisiana
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Dwellings, Columns, Porches
Abstract
B/W photo, date unknown. Belmont plantation in Pointe Coupee Parish Louisiana.
Shadows-on-the-Tech, a plantation home in New Iberia Louisiana circa 1930s
title
Shadows-on-the-Tech, a plantation home in New Iberia Louisiana circa 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Dwellings, Columns, Historic buildings
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
Color photo, circa 1930s. The Shadows-on-the-tech, a plantation home in New Iberia, Louisiana. Coral-colored brick, 3 story, 8 Doric columns, built by David Weeks, 1831-1834.
Burnside Plantation in Ascension Parish in the 1930s
title
Burnside Plantation in Ascension Parish in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Spanish moss, Historic buildings, Historic sites, Dwellings
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Burnside Plantation in Ascension Parish.
San Francisco Plantation near Reserve Louisiana in St. John Parish in the 1930s
title
San Francisco Plantation near Reserve Louisiana in St. John Parish in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Historic sites, Architecture, Stairways
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. San Francisco Plantation near Reserve, Louisiana in St. John Parish. Steamboat Gothic architecture. Built on brick platform 100 ft. square and exposed as flooring on ground floor. Square plastered brick columns, gallery and hip roof Cistern pictured next to house.
Colomb plantation in St. James Parish in the 1930s
title
Colomb plantation in St. James Parish in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Historic buildings
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Colomb Plantation in St. James Parish in Louisiana.
Judge Chretien's home near Shuteston Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Judge Chretien's home near Shuteston Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Dwellings, Historic buildings
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. Judge Chretien's Home, near Shuteston, Louisiana. Also known as Chretien Point Plantation. House built in 1831 by Hypolite Chretien.
Asphodel Plantation in East Feliciana Parish in the 1930s.
title
Asphodel Plantation in East Feliciana Parish in the 1930s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Plantations, Chimneys, Shutters
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W image, 1930s. Side view of Asphodel Plantation in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.

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