The Architecture of the North Louisiana River Parishes, Volume 1: Ouachita Parish

by Louisiana Tech University. Department of Architecture

19TH CENTURY HOUSES ON THE RIVER

The Greek Revival house pictured in [figure 38] was built circa 1835 as the residence of the overseer for Lower Pargoud Plantation. A companion residence was constructed on the Upper Pargoud Plantation and exists at the end of Island Drive in Monroe.

Fig. 38. The Lower Pargoud Plantation overseer’s house (Bldg. 143).

Layton Castle, [figure 39], was begun before 1820 as the residence of Judge Henry Bry. John James Audubon was a guest in the home during his visits to the wilderness of North Louisiana. In 1910 the house was renovated to resemble a European chateau.

Fig. 39. Layton Castle, begun before 1820, remodelled 1910 (Bldg. 144).

The 1882 Cox house depicted in [figure 40] was approached through an oak alley facing the road, which later became South Grand Street. In the rear was a flower garden leading to the river.

Fig. 40. The 1882 Cox House on South Grand, Monroe (Bldg. 122).

These examples of 19th century houses were originally constructed in rural farming areas which have subsequently been incorporated into the city of Monroe.