By: Emily Haines

French Creole architecture originated in the French

colonial period which was from 1699-1762 but
continued to be popular throughout the early 1800s.
The features of a typical French architectural style house
are:
Generous galleries
A broad spreading roofline
Placement of the principal rooms above ground (sometimes a
full story)
Multiple French doors
Symmetrical
French wraparound mantels
Usually 2 stories
Materials:
Heavy timber
frame
Infill made of
brick
Wood
Glass
Location: France

Also spread to southern
states and parts of the
Caribbean
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/louisiana/architecture.ht
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http://www.frontdoor.com/home-styles/french-
provincial-architecture

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