2525 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104

From one oil baron to another golden-oil family, this Georgian Italianite mansion celebrates its centennial transferring the stewardship from one loving owner to the next. Led by the world renowned architect Edward Neild, R.W. and Annie Norton built this residence in 1925. The current owner painstakingly restored most of the mansion during the last 3 years sparing no expense. Spanning 6,000 sq. ft, this red-brick mansion exudes the grandeur of crossing from the Gilded Age to New Age. Sitting on a 1.33 acre corner lot in Highland with 6 garages, solid-iron gates and trees line on Robinson with original lampposts. The mansion features 7 marble fireplaces, original chandeliers and sconces, a Virginia blue slate roof, copper gutters and downspouts, and a floating spiral staircase that is rumored to be the first in the country. Every corner reveals authentic detail that tells its own story- from the original French doors to the handcrafted archway and copper screens that stand strong a … read more …