Palo Alto Plantation

Palo Alto Plantation Palo Alto Plantation is a timeless plantation home nestled under a breathtaking canopy of Oak trees Lemann

Palo Alto is a timeless plantation home nestled under a breathtaking canopy of Oak trees, and is the epitome of sweet, southern, Louisiana charm. This home was built in approximately 1847, and is owned by Peter T.

I'm a little bit country...
08/13/2025

I'm a little bit country...

Famous Architect James Dakin who designed the Louisiana old state capitol and many other historical buildings is believe...
08/10/2025

Famous Architect James Dakin who designed the Louisiana old state capitol and many other historical buildings is believed to be the architect for Palo Alto Plantation home built in 1847. See his signature octagonal windows framing the door.

Throwback Thursday!!
07/31/2025

Throwback Thursday!!

I had made a post on another group a while back on the height of the doork***s in my 1847 home, but I could not locate, ...
07/25/2025

I had made a post on another group a while back on the height of the doork***s in my 1847 home, but I could not locate, thus another post.

The Palo Alto Plantation home was built in the 1840s by ancestor Pierre Ayraud, who was of French descent. According to all the charts, the average French man during the 1840s was 5'4" (see info in comments).

The official definition being "in older homes, door k***s are often placed lower than in newer construction due to a combination of factors including the historical prevalence of shorter people, the architectural styles of the time, and the way doors are constructed."

A real piece of history here. This historic coach light came from one of Nottoway Plantation, Nottoway Plantation Resor...
07/23/2025

A real piece of history here. This historic coach light came from one of Nottoway Plantation, Nottoway Plantation Resort carriages according to my sister in law Kathleen Waguespack that grew up at Palo Alto. Thanks Kathleen for all the history you share.

Often times I'm asked the name of this plant that surrounds the bottom of a tree on these fine old Southern Estates. Th...
07/23/2025

Often times I'm asked the name of this plant that surrounds the bottom of a tree on these fine old Southern Estates.

The answer is Aspidistra (cast iron plant)

Antebellum Crown Moldings In my 1847 Home Antebellum crown molding also called coving is a decorative piece of wood, pla...
07/19/2025

Antebellum Crown Moldings
In my 1847 Home

Antebellum crown molding also called coving is a decorative piece of wood, plaster or another material used to finish or add attractive detail to a surface. The origin of crown moldings date back to ancient times.

Hand hewn wooden beams in the Palo Alto Plantation kitchen are logs that have been cut down and carved with handheld too...
07/16/2025

Hand hewn wooden beams in the Palo Alto Plantation kitchen are logs that have been cut down and carved with handheld tools. Essentially, hand hewn beams are long pieces of timber that have been changed from round to square in shape. When sawn to the proper length, such timbers can be used not just as beams, but roof trusses and joints as well. Kitchen has recently been restored with fresh plaster and paint.

I love this old painting of Palo Alto Plantation's Alley of Oaks.
07/09/2025

I love this old painting of Palo Alto Plantation's Alley of Oaks.

Part of Antebellum Home Caregiving is regular maintenance. My house and contents are everywhere and many pieces of furn...
07/08/2025

Part of Antebellum Home Caregiving is regular maintenance. My house and contents are everywhere and many pieces of furniture are still in the rooms covered with paint resistance cover. She will be well worth it in the end.

Paint, plaster, sander, primer, trim, dust and crown moldings... I feel like this beautiful lady will begin anew with a bright future and what a restoration of LOVE.

Happy 4th of July
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July

I love my double sided 1847 fireplace in the converted kitchen made into a guest suite. What is another name for this f...
07/04/2025

I love my double sided 1847 fireplace in the converted kitchen made into a guest suite.

What is another name for this fireplace that was used to cook on.

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Donaldsonville, LA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(225) 337-2283

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