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"Oak Alley", Alexander Roman house

architect

George Swainey

location

Vacherie, LA

date

1836

style

Georgian Greek Revival

construction

Brick

type

House
 
  front, photo 1982, J. Cohen.
 
  axial approach, photo 1982, J. Cohen.
 
  view down allee, looking outward, photo 1982, M. Brack.
   
 

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