
San Francisco Plantation looks as cheerful as a pastel wedding cake, yet its original owners believed the property was cursed. Join Ken on This House as we uncover how a flamboyant “Steamboat‑Gothic” masterpiece on Louisiana’s River Road rose from sugar‑cane riches, survived war and disease, and now waits in limbo after public tours closed in 2022.
Location: Garyville, Louisiana
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Music from Epidemic Sound