plantation architecture

Plantation architecture refers to the style of buildings found on large agricultural estates, particularly in the American South during the 18th and 19th centuries. This architecture often features grand, sprawling mansions with classical elements like columns and wide verandas, reflecting wealth and status. The layout typically includes functional spaces such as barns, slave quarters, and storage. These structures were designed to support extensive crop cultivation, especially cotton and sugar. Over time, plantation architecture has come to symbolize both the agricultural heritage and the complex, often painful history of slavery and economic disparity in the United States.