Restoring the History of Louisiana
One of the most infamous buildings of Louisiana is the whimsical Old Baton Rouge State Capitol. Built in the mid 19th century, the architects constructed it to look and function
Reclaimed Wood History: A journey back to Louisiana
The story continues
Bousillage Construction in Louisiana, 1700s
(Above) Example of Bousillage walls. From the Earth Architecture website: "Bousillage, or bouzillage, a hybrid mud brick/cob/wattle and daub technique is a mixture of clay and Spanish moss or clay and grass
Mother’s Day – Historic Homes of St. Francisville, Louisiana, 2014
Blogger's Note: The Woods family traveled to St. Francisville, Louisiana this past weekend to celebrate Mother's Day in the town's Historic District. The visit included a tour of the areas
Reclaimed Treasures: 150 Year Old Cypress Sharecropper Trunk
A view inside the home of Albany Woodworks' President and its reclaimed gems! Reclaimed flooring, heart pine beams, recycled windows, recycled doors