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By Jackie Craven, About.com

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New Orleans Creole Architecture

New Orleans Creole Architecture

Photograph by Nicole Morse
As in the old French Colonial homes, Creole buildings in New Orleans always feature porches, or balconies. These buildings constructed during the Victorian era have balconies that extend across the entire second story. Often the lower levels are used for shops, while living quarters are located on the upper level.

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