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New Orleans has a long history of Spanish influence. Many forget that the city was actually under Spanish colonial rule from 1762-1800. During this time, many of the structures we see in the French Quarter were constructed - making the French Quarter more architecturally Spanish than French. It was actually the Treaty of Fontainebleau that ceded the portion of Louisiana that includes New Orleans to the Spanish after Britain bested France in the Seven Years War - but none of this has anything to do with the Spanish Revival homes located in the New Orleans neighborhood of Marlyville-Fontainbleau. Most of the historic homes in Marlyville-Fontainebleau were constructed between 1910-1930, an era which saw the opening of the Panama Canal, and the proliferation of California culture throughout the United States. Both of these events had much more to do with the Spanish Mission / Spanish Revival style homes that were constructed in the area at the time. An exposition in San Diego in 1915 after the completion of the Panama Canal caused Spanish Architectural fever throughout the United States - New Orleans being no exception. Additionally, California was attracting more and more citizens seeking fortune and opportunity. The Christian Spanish Missions of California, which go as far north as Sonoma County, were the true inspiration for the architectural style we see today. Typical characteristics of Spanish Revival homes include a stucco exterior, often, but not always, painted, barrel tile roofs (the clay tiles are usually a beautiful red color, but you may see multi-colored tiles on some roofs), non symmetrical placement of windows, and extensive use of arches in both doorways and window design. Often, design embellishments such as parapets, twisted columns, decorative cornices and appliques around entranceways, and intricate wrought iron are utilized. Homes in this style have a romantic appeal and loyal following - almost every home on private road of Trianon Plaza in Marlyville-Fontainebleau are of the style.