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67 Begun about 1820 along the south bank of False River in Pointe Coupée Parish, the main house at Pleasant View is a quintessential example of the French Creole style. Although the architect and early owners are unknown, it is counted among the most significant historic houses in the region. Remarkably, renovations and rebuilding campaigns have resulted in only superficial modification to the original appearance of the house. The ground floor is constructed of solid brick, while the upper story is briquette entre poteaux. The front gallery is supported by brick pillars on the ground floor and relatively slender turned wood on the second. A rear gallery was added later, perhaps around the turn of the century. Tebbs documents each of these features with relatively cold precision. Curiously, despite its importance as a historic structure, Pleasant View has remained rather obscure. A gated community comprising fifty lots has been planned on the grounds of the former plantation. PLEASANT VIEW PLANTATION ca. 1820–1825 Pleasant View Plantation (three-quarter view including gallery and staircase), gelatin silver print, Louisiana State Museum, 1956.087.212 68 Waverly Plantation (front elevation from a distance), vintage gelatin silver print, Louisiana State Museum, 1956.087.121b ...

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