Louisiana, however, has the greatest concentration of French Colonial homes in the United States.
Typically, architectural styles are informed by the environment, surroundings, and tools and materials available for building.
Today, it’s rare to find a new French Colonial-style home.
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Unlike Spanish Colonial architecture, French Colonial hasn’t had a major resurgence among homebuilders in the United States.
Most interior rooms have access to the outdoors viayou guessed itFrench double doors.
Thesebasementsoffered protection from the elements, as well as additional storage space for the family.
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