Buckner Mansion
Louisiana · United States
This opulent Greek Revival mansion is very popular due to the numerous filming projects that have taken place at this location. Most notably, the third season of American Horror Story (AHS) known as Coven, has inspired fans to flock here.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Buckner Mansion
Welcome, inquisitive traveler, to the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Coliseum Street. As you stand beneath the sprawling canopy of ancient live oak trees, draped in their ethereal veils of Spanish moss, take a deep breath. …
Listen in the app2The Greek Revival Masterpiece
Let us direct our analytical gaze to the magnificent facade of the mansion. Please walk slightly along the perimeter so you have a clear, unobstructed view of the front galleries. …
Listen in the app3A Bitter Architectural Rivalry
Let us walk slightly further down the sidewalk, pausing near the center of the front property line. We must now delve into the deeply personal and famously petty motivations behind the construction of this specific home. …
Listen in the app4The Gates and the College Era
Now, I encourage you to step closer to the magnificent cast iron gates that guard the primary entrance on Jackson Avenue. You will notice that the Garden District is famous for its intricate ironwork, but unlike the French…
Listen in the app5The Shadow of Bondage
As we continue our intellectual journey, I ask you to walk slowly along the perimeter fence down Coliseum Street, directing your gaze toward the rear of the enormous property. I want to shift our focus from the blinding opulence…
Listen in the app6The Legend of Miss Josephine
Let us remain on the Coliseum Street side of the property, but adjust your position to gaze up at the grand, floor to ceiling windows of the upper galleries. The history of this mansion is not confined to cold facts and…
Listen in the app7The Witching Hour: Hollywood Glamour
Please make your way back toward the front of the mansion on Jackson Avenue. As you observe the heavy wrought iron gates and the pristine white columns once again, you will likely notice a steady stream of visitors. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our intellectual exploration of the Buckner Mansion, I invite you to step back slightly, finding a quiet vantage point across Jackson Avenue. Take one final, comprehensive look at this staggering property. …
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What is Buckner Mansion?
Buckner Mansion is a place in Louisiana · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Louisiana · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.9320, -90.0791 |
| Last updated |
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