Layton Castle’s Evolution1814 to 1915 1814 Raised Louisiana Cottage 1860 Addition for the New Orleans Family 1908-1910 Castle Structure - East Side Under construction - West side About 1912 Bottom floor was originally open Mama Genie in her Kessel Kar in back (her daughter Marguerite & "Jack" in front) Mama Genie's Treehouse where she'd have tea with her friends.