Corinthian? Doric? Ironic? Dunno, but I used to know such things. I'll go for Ionic. You will agree that the pillars could just be a bit on the grand side compared to the rest of the house.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Looks like someone had read Gone With The Wind and had 'uppity' ideas *snort*
ReplyDeleteI've always been partial to the gothic shed aesthetic!
ReplyDelete... oh when them cotton balls get rotten, you don't pick very much cotton ... I left the old plantation and went over to the fabulous Shorpys - what a great site. thanks HR
ReplyDeleteThe big house has Ionic pilasters the small ones have the flat version of Corinthian.
ReplyDeleteSomeone had grand illusions when they build this.
Very much Gone with the Wind, hey Jayne.
ReplyDeleteHaha Funhouse. Do you reckon a bit of gold leaf might have been used inside?
It is a great site Ann. I have been seeing the photos for a couple of years now. I can't believe how good the old photos are.
Peter, they really should have spent some of the pillar money on structural integrity.
Looks like 'Hollywood set' style to me.
ReplyDeleteIt's a possibility Victor.
ReplyDeleteA little bit fancy!
ReplyDeleteAltissima, is that quoting Michael Caton in an ad? I can't recall which one.
ReplyDeleteThat is Woodlawn Plantation in Napoleonville, Louisiana. It no longer exists as it was demolished a few decades ago.
ReplyDeleteThanks you CR. While it is an interesting place, it is not a huge loss.
ReplyDelete"Not a huge Loss?" I guess it wouldn't be to those who don't consider architectural treasures such as Woodlawn to be of much value, but it is truly a cultural loss. No disrespect intend to you Andrew.
ReplyDeleteI knew I put that badly. Loss cannot be quantified by just the physical. What it represented and the house's history are another matter altogether. I'm sure it was a significant cultural loss. Houses like that are not to be found in Australia.
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