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The mansion depicted in the photograph showcases an elegant example of neoclassical architecture with Greek Revival influences. The facade of the building features a symmetrical composition and refined details. An impressive portico with Ionic columns creates a majestic entrance, supporting the projecting balcony on the second floor.
The pediment of the building is adorned with delicate decorative plasterwork featuring floral motifs, giving the upper part of the facade a particular sophistication. The second-floor window openings have an arched form and are framed with green shutters, creating a pleasant color contrast with the beige walls. Particularly notable is the wrought iron balcony on the second floor, decorated with festive rainbow bunting in Mardi Gras colors (purple, green, and gold), indicating the building's New Orleans origins.
The facade demonstrates an attention to detail characteristic of 19th-century American Southern architecture: elegant cornices, a complex frieze, and decorative brackets. The entrance area with a veranda is designed using classical elements, including columns with capitals and a characteristic entablature. In front of the house is a neat garden with trimmed shrubs, framing the composition and emphasizing the historical significance of the structure.