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Rosalie - Natchez, Mississippi Poster
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Product Details
Rosalie - Natchez, Mississippi poster by Susan Rissi Tregoning. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
In 1820, Peter Little, a wealthy cotton broker, purchased a piece of the land on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River to be the site of his... more
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Artist's Description
In 1820, Peter Little, a wealthy cotton broker, purchased a piece of the land on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River to be the site of his future home.
This land had once been part of Fort Rosalie and was the location of the gruesome Natchez Massacre in 1729. The French had lived in harmony alongside the Natchez Indians for over a decade when the French colonial commandant, Sieur de Chepart demanded land from the Natchez village in which to build himself a plantation. The Natchez retaliated by killing approximately 230 Frenchmen and burning the fort and the colonist’s homes to the ground.
When Little’s mansion was completed in 1823, he named it Rosalie to honor those early settlers. One of the earlier mansions in Natchez, its Greek Revival style had a significant influence over the architecture of the area.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wilson owned the home at the start of the Civil War. General U.S. Grant took possession of Rosalie to be used as the...
About Susan Rissi Tregoning
I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...
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