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Seven Oaks Plantation, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.  This photo was taken in 1923.  The historic mansion was the home of descendants of one of New Orleans' first settlers,Michel Seringue, who was the contractor who built the first St. Louis Church and the first Ursuline Convent, both in the 1720's.
The house was still standing in 1974, but Marathon Oil demolished it a few years later.
The house was still standing in 1974, but Marathon Oil demolished it a few years later.

Seven Oaks Plantation

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Walker Evans | [Belle Helene Plantation with Uprooted Tree on Lawn in Foreground, Louisiana] | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Ashland-Belle Helene Plantation - 64 Parishes
Seven Oaks Plantation, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.  This photo was taken in 1923.  The historic mansion was the home of descendants of one of New Orleans' first settlers,Michel Seringue, who was the contractor who built the first St. Louis Church and the first Ursuline Convent, both in the 1720's. Abandoned Mansions, Southern Plantation Homes, Southern Plantation, Southern House
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Seven Oaks Plantation, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. This photo was taken in 1923. The historic mansion was the home of descendants of one of New Orleans' first settlers,Michel Seringue, who was the contractor who built the first St. Louis Church and the first Ursuline Convent, both in the 1720's.
The house was still standing in 1974, but Marathon Oil demolished it a few years later. Unusual Homes
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The house was still standing in 1974, but Marathon Oil demolished it a few years later.
The house was still standing in 1974, but Marathon Oil demolished it a few years later. Abandoned Homes, Old Abandoned Houses
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The house was still standing in 1974, but Marathon Oil demolished it a few years later.
"The home changed hands several times after Camille's death and, in 1912, was sold to the Missouri Pacific Railroad, who owned it at the time of the survey.  The report goes on to say: "It is tragic that this fine house is being allowed to fall into decay." [Side view, showing the plantation's cistern, ca. early 1930's.] Old Southern Homes, Southern Mansions
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"The home changed hands several times after Camille's death and, in 1912, was sold to the Missouri Pacific Railroad, who owned it at the time of the survey. The report goes on to say: "It is tragic that this fine house is being allowed to fall into decay." [Side view, showing the plantation's cistern, ca. early 1930's.]
By 1940, the belvedere and dormers are gone...the historic old home has gone from wreck to ruin. Design
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By 1940, the belvedere and dormers are gone...the historic old home has gone from wreck to ruin.
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Seven Oaks 1970
Seven Oaks 1970
Seven Oaks 1970
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Iberville Parish, Louisiana. "Belle Grove. Vicinity of White Castle. Greek Revival mansion of 75 rooms. Ruinous condition. Built 1857 by John Andrews, who sold it to Stone Ware. Occupied by Ware family until circa 1913." The decaying portico of what was reputedly the largest plantation home in the South. Orleans, Castle
Belle Grove: 1938 high-resolution photo
Iberville Parish, Louisiana. "Belle Grove. Vicinity of White Castle. Greek Revival mansion of 75 rooms. Ruinous condition. Built 1857 by John Andrews, who sold it to Stone Ware. Occupied by Ware family until circa 1913." The decaying portico of what was reputedly the largest plantation home in the South.
People sitting on dock, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1938 Sept. Library of Congress. Inspiration, Texas, Lady, New Orleans Louisiana, New Orleans History, Landmarks
People sitting on dock, New Orleans, Louisiana
People sitting on dock, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1938 Sept. Library of Congress.
Street Scene with  "Service for Colored" Sign. New Orleans by Leonard Freed, 1965 Retro, Photographer Portfolio, Old Photos, Louisiana Usa, Historical Photos
Leonard Freed | [Street Scene with "Service for Colored" Sign, New Orleans] | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Street Scene with "Service for Colored" Sign. New Orleans by Leonard Freed, 1965
Lulu was one of the staples of the New Orleans red light scene in the early 1900s. She wasn't just a prostitute, she was an entrepreneur. She ran the most successful brothel in town, Mahogany Hall, and she only spent her nights with the most powerful men. Like a real dame. Vintage Photos, Burlesque, Halle, Early 1900s, Brothel
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Lulu was one of the staples of the New Orleans red light scene in the early 1900s. She wasn't just a prostitute, she was an entrepreneur. She ran the most successful brothel in town, Mahogany Hall, and she only spent her nights with the most powerful men. Like a real dame.
1938. Iberville Parish, Louisiana. "Belle Grove. Vicinity of White Castle. Greek Revival mansion of 75 rooms. Built 1857 by John Andrews, who sold it to Stone Ware. Occupied by Ware family until circa 1913." What was left of Belle Grove, reputedly the largest plantation house in the South, burned to the ground in 1952. Coven, White Castle Louisiana
Open House: 1938 high-resolution photo
1938. Iberville Parish, Louisiana. "Belle Grove. Vicinity of White Castle. Greek Revival mansion of 75 rooms. Built 1857 by John Andrews, who sold it to Stone Ware. Occupied by Ware family until circa 1913." What was left of Belle Grove, reputedly the largest plantation house in the South, burned to the ground in 1952.
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PADDLE WHEEL STEAMBOAT STEAMSHIPS RIVER BOAT LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Circa 1903. "Unloading bananas at New Orleans, Louisiana." An alternate view of this scene. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co. Barranquilla, Banana Boat, United Fruit Company, Fruit Company, Crescent City, Louisiana Gumbo
Banana Boat: 1903
Circa 1903. "Unloading bananas at New Orleans, Louisiana." An alternate view of this scene. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co.
Rapides Parish Court House.  Shown here is the edited image after photo restoration work was done by the Museum staff. Museums, Alexandria, Restoration, Historical Pictures, Rapides Parish, History Museum
Louisiana History Museum Photo Archives
Rapides Parish Court House. Shown here is the edited image after photo restoration work was done by the Museum staff.
Shown here is the old Rapides Parish Court House on 2nd Street, today known as Main Street. The photo was probably taken about 1910 or a little later. The group of men and boys in front seem to be viewing some type of equipment display in the tent in front of the court house. Two street car conductors are pictured in their uniforms on the left hand side of the photo.
Louisiana History Museum Photo Archives
Shown here is the old Rapides Parish Court House on 2nd Street, today known as Main Street. The photo was probably taken about 1910 or a little later. The group of men and boys in front seem to be viewing some type of equipment display in the tent in front of the court house. Two street car conductors are pictured in their uniforms on the left hand side of the photo.
Porter's fleet on the Red River at Alexandria and Pineville, Louisiana, on March 16, 1864 Pineville Louisiana, Boat Names, Civil Wars, Sioux City, Fleet, Red River
Louisiana History Museum Photo Archives
Porter's fleet on the Red River at Alexandria and Pineville, Louisiana, on March 16, 1864
Porter's fleet on the Red River at Alexandria and Pineville, Louisiana, on March 16, 1864. This is one of the most popular photographs of this time period. It is from the Joe Dellmon collection and has his stamp and file number on the back. The image below the photograph contains the names of the river boats shown in the photo. Rivers, Confederate Navy
Louisiana History Museum Photo Archives
Porter's fleet on the Red River at Alexandria and Pineville, Louisiana, on March 16, 1864. This is one of the most popular photographs of this time period. It is from the Joe Dellmon collection and has his stamp and file number on the back. The image below the photograph contains the names of the river boats shown in the photo.
Alexandria, Louisiana.  Red River at high water around 1905. Murray Street bridge and what was left of Front or First Street. This is a hand tinted postcard photograph. Visit New Orleans
Louisiana History Museum Photo Archives
Alexandria, Louisiana. Red River at high water around 1905. Murray Street bridge and what was left of Front or First Street. This is a hand tinted postcard photograph.
Nick Velotta Grocery located on Gould Avenue, today known as Rapides Avenue.    About 1910-15. The Velotta family is pictured along with their delivery wagon. Places, South Louisiana, American West, Cedar City
Louisiana History Museum Photo Archives
Nick Velotta Grocery located on Gould Avenue, today known as Rapides Avenue. About 1910-15. The Velotta family is pictured along with their delivery wagon.
A packet boat steamer receipt that shows the traffic on the Red River in 1861. The boats traveled from Shreveport to New Orleans by way of Alexandria and a few other small settlements on the river. This is a good example of the commerce during that time, at the beginning of the Civil War. Steamer, Boat Trips, Boat
Red River Packet Company
A packet boat steamer receipt that shows the traffic on the Red River in 1861. The boats traveled from Shreveport to New Orleans by way of Alexandria and a few other small settlements on the river. This is a good example of the commerce during that time, at the beginning of the Civil War.
A packet boat steamer receipt that shows the traffic on the Red River in 1861. The boats traveled from Shreveport to New Orleans by way of Alexandria and a few other small settlements on the river. This is a good example of the commerce during that time, at the beginning of the Civil War.
Red River Packet Company
A packet boat steamer receipt that shows the traffic on the Red River in 1861. The boats traveled from Shreveport to New Orleans by way of Alexandria and a few other small settlements on the river. This is a good example of the commerce during that time, at the beginning of the Civil War.