Huey P. Long House, Historic residence on Forest Avenue in Shreveport, United States.
The Huey P. Long House is a Mission Revival style residence in Shreveport with stucco exterior walls built over hollow tile construction. The structure displays Spanish architectural influences throughout that shape its overall design.
Contractor Gilman McConnell built the house in 1926 for the man who would become its namesake, living there before being elected governor of Louisiana in 1928. It was the only residence this future governor personally commissioned.
The house carries the name of its most famous resident and shows how wealthy politicians lived in Louisiana during the early 20th century. You can see in the details how Spanish architecture influenced local residential design of that era.
The house stands on Forest Avenue in Shreveport and sits on a small plot that is easy to visit. You can view the exterior and observe the architectural details from the street.
The house remained in the family's hands until the 1970s before eventually changing ownership. This makes it a rare example of a long family connection to a significant political site.
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