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Tidewater Plantation Homes

Tidewater Plantation Home

Tidewater Plantation Home

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You won't find many original Colonial French Creole homes still standing today. However, French Creole ideas are expressed in more recent homes.

A popular style known as "Tidewater" has extensive porches (or "galleries") sheltered by a broad hipped roof. The main roof extends over the porches without interruption.

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