American Foursquare

Variations of the American Foursquare house started popping up all over the country during the early 1900s. Trademarks of the style include a relatively boxy structure with two stories, four rooms to a floor, asymmetrical architectural elements, and a hipped roof. Among other Colonial revival motifs, the New Orleans American Foursquare usually features a deep gallery with a second story porch supported by several columns. The best examples of the American Foursquare can be found in the Uptown and Midcity neighborhoods.