Avenue Of Oaks In The Oak Alley Plantation

Avenue of oaks leading to the Oak Alley Plantation, a historic plantation located on the west bank of the Mississippi River on 10th April 2020 in Vacherie, Louisiana, United States. The grand homes in this area were built by immensely wealthy sugar planters during the 30 years prior to the Civil War. They epitomize the conspicuous consumption lifestyle, based on slavery, characteristic of the so-called Gold Coast during that period and were the absolute apex of the Greek Revival style in Louisiana. (photo by Barry Lewis/InPictures via Getty Images)