Henri Penne Plantation, 1040 Henri Penne Road, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, LA

2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry
Significance: The Henri Penne Plantation contains the following structures which were documented: Henri Penne House (HABS LA-188-A), Fontenette-Durand Maison Dimanche (HABS LA-188-B), Olivier Pigeonniere (HABS LA-188-C), Kitchen (HABS LA-188-D), Privy (HABS LA-188-E), and Storage Shed (HABS LA-188-F). Each of the structures documented is historically significant but are not original to their current site. Each structure was in danger of demolition and/or deterioration at its original location. The building collection was relocated and placed to form a plantation arrangement. As a group, the structures represent early nineteenth-century south Louisiana plantation structures. The buildings are currently used for Robert Smith's "Au Vieux Paris Antiques" business. The owner has made every effort to retain the historical character and integrity of the structures including foundations, orientation on site, relationships between adjacent buildings, replacement of materials, and finishes.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2223
Survey number: HABS LA-188
Building/structure dates: 1974 Initial Construction