The plantation bell was case in 1806 and hung over the plantation until 1965 when Hurricane Betsy knocked it down. It is now kept in one of the bottom floor...
Richard L. Keller is the only remaining child of Pierre Keller. Richard’s mother’s father bought the plantation in 1883. Richard has spent a great deal of time...
Architects are amazed at the craftsmanship that went into the carved oak handrails. From the St. Charles Herald No. 13 Vol. 9, May 11, 1972. Tags: #home place...
Many sugar kettles can still be found in the rear of the home. They were salvaged from the plantation sugar mill which was torn down in 1894. Photo by Henry E...
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Rear view of Sellers Plantation in Norco. Tags: #rise of plantations #great depression
18th Century raised cottage located in Sellers (now Norco) 100 yards east of the Bonnet Carré Spillway. Photo taken by Walt Day in 1940. Tags: #rise of...
Cooking galettes Nancy Wilson lecture on Louisiana's Italians- Folkways and cuisine. Tags: #rise of plantations #rise of plantations - preview
Good Hope Plantation was the home of brothers Thomas and Edouard Oxnard and brother-in-law, Brice Similien LaBranche. Brice LaBranche served in the militia...