Palo Alto Plantation

Palo Alto Plantation Palo Alto Plantation is a timeless plantation home nestled under a breathtaking canopy of Oak trees Lemann

Palo Alto is a timeless plantation home nestled under a breathtaking canopy of Oak trees, and is the epitome of sweet, southern, Louisiana charm. This home was built in approximately 1847, and is owned by Peter T.

Thank you Christy Davila for being the hardest worker at our Palo Alto Plantation Home. You keep me organized and we co...
08/29/2026

Thank you Christy Davila for being the hardest worker at our Palo Alto Plantation Home. You keep me organized and we could not do without you from the yard to the attic.

Following all our wedding posts recently, here are some memories of Diane and David Lemann's special day.
08/26/2026

Following all our wedding posts recently, here are some memories of Diane and David Lemann's special day.

We are so excited to congratulate our groundskeeper Hunter and his fiancé Samantha Bueche on their upcoming wedding...
08/24/2026

We are so excited to congratulate our groundskeeper Hunter and his fiancé Samantha Bueche on their upcoming wedding...

We are so excited to soon add another member to our family. Congratulations Lani Lemann
08/24/2026

We are so excited to soon add another member to our family. Congratulations Lani Lemann

Must be an original production for that much money...
08/18/2026

Must be an original production for that much money...

I enjoyed our daily visit today with 2 peacocks (male) and a pied peahen (female peafowl). A photo of all three togethe...
08/10/2026

I enjoyed our daily visit today with 2 peacocks (male) and a pied peahen (female peafowl). A photo of all three together in comments...

Bernard Lemann and Brother BuildingAdditional News clippings by Darrell OursoThe original SKYSCRAPER Did you know that t...
08/09/2026

Bernard Lemann and Brother Building
Additional News clippings by Darrell Ourso
The original SKYSCRAPER

Did you know that this building was described in 1877 as "LEMANN'S NEW BUILDING HAS REACHED AN ALTITUDE GREATER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER BUILDING IN TOWN"

All paintings by local artists.

I've not seen these fixtures on the "Lemann Building" as shown in image. What was their purpose? If this was for shade...
08/09/2026

I've not seen these fixtures on the "Lemann Building" as shown in image. What was their purpose? If this was for shade why only two hung up?

Cleaned up version of home by Josh Jacob
08/09/2026

Cleaned up version of home by Josh Jacob

Address

1515 Highway 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA
70346

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(225) 337-2283

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