So-called 'shotgun houses' are said to be called such thanks to their straight nature, referencing not the long barrel, however, but the ability of shells to shoot through from front to back. In a tradition of Southern space-saving simplicity, this reinvigorated historic style skips halls to cre ...
New Orleans has many unique architectural styles when it comes to the residences & houses that make up much of the city.
The quintessential New Orleans house style is notable not only because of its extremely narrow footprint but also its intriguing name: shotgun house.
Address: 2210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LouisianaPrice: $212,000Size: 931 square feetBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1I think it’s cute when realtors refer to homes as jewel boxes. Now, I’m going to take the liberty of calling this turquoise-painted abode for sale a glittering jewel box. Situated on a quiet street in New Orleans, the home is what’s called a “shotgun house,” which is an architectural style thought to have originated in the South.
Ever heard of a shotgun house before? It's about to be your new favorite.
So-called 'shotgun houses' are said to be called such thanks to their straight nature, referencing not the long barrel, however, but the ability of shells to shoot through from front to back. In a tradition of Southern space-saving simplicity, this reinvigorated historic style skips halls to cre ...
Since 1974, New Orleans' PRC has been revitalizing entire neighborhoods with grassroots restoration work—expanding their efforts with each year. On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Julia Reed checks in on the revitalization of the Holy Cross neighborhood of the Lower Ninth Ward
Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …
During the early weeks of 2020—before sheltering in place began—I visited New Orleans for the first time. After years of longing to experience The Big Easy, I found myself sauntering (okay, stumbling) to the tune of brass bands and bounce music down Bourbon Street, passing a refreshing Hurricane between my friends, beneath the twinkling of Mardi Gras beads dangling from balconies overhead.
So-called 'shotgun houses' are said to be called such thanks to their straight nature, referencing not the long barrel, however, but the ability of shells to shoot through from front to back. In a tradition of Southern space-saving simplicity, this reinvigorated historic style skips halls to cre ...
Address: 2210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LouisianaPrice: $212,000Size: 931 square feetBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1I think it’s cute when realtors refer to homes as jewel boxes. Now, I’m going to take the liberty of calling this turquoise-painted abode for sale a glittering jewel box. Situated on a quiet street in New Orleans, the home is what’s called a “shotgun house,” which is an architectural style thought to have originated in the South.
Shotgun houses, traditionally no wider than 12 feet, feature a cascaded floor plan, wherein each room is arranged behind the other. These popular residential archetypes born of post-bellum Southern America continue to dot modern cityscapes and draw eyes with their memorable color palettes, intricate architectural details, and space efficiency. Take a tour of these wow-worthy shotgun homes to experience their full glory and glamor.
The shotgun house is one of the most common housing stocks seen in New Orleans. Learn about the history behind the beautiful style of home
Some of you may already know me from my life with the COMET (cometcamper.com), and my appearances at many tiny house workshops and events. But for those of you who don't, it's nice to meet
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My friend, Julie, sent me this you tube video on a family that lives and works in a shotgun style house... ...this prompted me to figure out what is a shot gun house??? A shotgun house is a nickname for a long narrow house with sequential rooms and no hallway. The nickname comes from the idea that if you stood at the front door and fired a shotgun the buck would fly out the back door without hitting the house. These houses were commonly built in cities before cars made suburbia popular. They also took advantage of lower property taxes because many cities based the tax rate on the lot width so when your house is only 12 feet wide you saved a lot of money. Another advantage was that as families grew more rooms could be easily added. These tiny houses emerged in the south, specifically New Orleans, but you still see them today all over America from Key West to Chicago to California. In some cities these shotgun shacks are being replaced by urban renewal projects and in other cities they are being preserved. These wonderful little bits of architecture have brought interest in their history, especially after the New Orleans hurricanes... This is a video of Larry Sass and his reinvention of the Shotgun House.. And last but not least...if you want to build one...here are home plans! My favorite is the Charity... Next year, 2012, the plan is for NIADA to be held in New Orleans...my camera will be ready and I will have my walking shoes on to scout out some of these beauties!!
What are front-loaded homes? They are narrow houses with the front on the narrow end. Many tiny houses are front-load. Often they have a front porch. The photo at the top of this page, the birthpla…
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Tagged: Exterior, Metal Roof Material, A-Frame RoofLine, Small Home Building Type, Wood Siding Material, and House Building Type. Photo 6 of 19 in Modern Shotgun Home by Serenbe . Browse inspirational photos of modern exteriors from houses to cabins, apartments to shipping containers.
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In much of the southern United States, people used to build what's called Shotgun Houses. They were cheap and cool.
Right now, a charming little shotgun home is available in Algiers Point for $315,000. It’s been lovingly restored to a pristine state by its current owner.
Airbnb Superhosts Stephanie and David take us on a tour of their two modern shotgun houses in the heart of Ybor City in Tampa, Florida.
Barracks Street, the Quarter, New Orleans, February 2007.
Ever heard of a shotgun house before? It's about to be your new favorite.
Oh yeah! Of course Florida means beaches :-) Dogs are not allowed on many beaches on the gulf coast and not on any state park beaches (we know why). Fortunately there are a few places where dogs can be beachcombers. We especially enjoyed Henderson State Park in the panhandle of Florida - beautiful campsites, boardwalk, and beach...but no dogs on the beach so off we went sooner than we'd have liked. Apalatchicola is famous for oysters - we had to give them a try. Oysters are harvested by hand in the gulf and this view of oyster fishermen coming in with their catch was taken from the restaurant - don't get much fresher than that! Ochlockonee State Park is pine forests with saw palmetto underneath - an odd combination for northerners to see. Highway 98 from the panhandle south is gorgeous and surprising. There's lots of land set aside for for wildlife and parks and not too many people. It was great to see so much natural landscape in the 4th most populous state. This beautiful blue spring at Manatee State Park was lovely for swimming although I guess there are sometimes alligators and of course manatees. Florida does get fall color...there were two manatees in the water lounging in the water but they stayed mostly submerged and a bit camera shy. This boardwalk at Manatee Springs follows the Suwannee River - as in way down upon..... I hope your Thanksgiving was fun and tasty (I hear it was a little nimpy :-)
Victorian shotgun style house
4910 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70115 $725,000 REALTOR COMMENTS Incredibly charming, New Orleans Shotgun Style Home For Sale in prime Uptown loca
The quintessential New Orleans house style is notable not only because of its extremely narrow footprint but also its intriguing name: shotgun house.
