Harlem plantation house, near Pointe-a-la-Hache, Plaquemines Parish, was constructed in 1840.
It's significant architecturally and historically because its one of few remaining Louisiana raised river
plantations built.in the Anglo-Creole tradition, illustrating the transition from French to American design.
Harlem Plantation
Plaquemines Parish, LA
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Sadly, it's been allowed to deteriorate, with no sign of anyone attempting to salvage it.
Photos on this page are courtesy of Infrogmation @ Flickr Creative Commons.

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