Destrehan Living Room
In the mid-20th century, vandals stole or destroyed the original mantels while the house was unoccupied. Preservationists found appropriate period details for the fireplaces, cornices and medallions in an 1835 architectural design book frequently consulted by architects of that time.
Courtesy of Destrehan Plantation
Destrehan Living Room. Richard Sexton (photographer)
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| Courtesy of | Destrehan Plantation |
| Date | 2012 |
| Copyright | Copyrighted |
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