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Sims-Trabue-Austin House
Do you ever just *know* a house is old? I mean, besides the obvious things like plaques out front and years of wear. This is one of those homes. Before I got anywhere near, it just had that look. Skinny. Tall windows. Pointy gables. And of course, the coveted wavy glass. I adore this house…
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Franklin, TN Painted Lady
A Painted Lady all tucked away in the trees in Franklin. Circa 1893.ย
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Historic Franklin, TN Jewel
A historic jewel in Franklin, this home was built by the grandparents of Minnie Pearl in 1873. Their names were William and Ophelia House, which I guess makes this the House…House. It’s currently for sale if you’re in the market. $2.75 mil and it’s yours! It has 6 fireplaces and retains much of its historic…
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Stunning Lilli House in Franklin
Happy day of loooooooove everybody! I thought this house was the perfect Valentine’s Day house all decked out with all those cute hearts! This is the absolutely stunning Lilli House in Franklin. It was built in 1886 by Joshua Bates Lillie. He established the Franklin Flouring Mill in 1869. The home has two dining rooms. One…
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Blue Door Tudor in Franklin
A blue door Tudor. That’s fun to say. Yes, I did just say that out loud and you should too. Circa 1929 in Franklin, Tennessee.ย
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Moran House Dates to 1822
The Moran House in Franklin was built in 1822. Charles Moran was a cabinet maker with a workshop on the property. He made furniture for some of the finest homes in the area. It was later bought by Thomas A. Pope who lived there while operating his dental office which was located next door. I…
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Old Dental Office is Now House
This little brick building is the Pope-Robeson House in Franklin. It was originally built as a dental office in 1899 for a Dr. Pope. He lived next door with his family. It has since been a commercial property housing different types of things including law offices and a cupcake bakery. It’s now a private residence.
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Biscuit Love Located in Historic Corn House
The Corn House was built in 1892 to replace a previous home that burned down on this same site. The original home was built for a man named Atwood, but this home gets its name from the Corn family who lived here for more than 60 years. Charlie H. Corn was one of the wealthiest…
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Old House Cost $18k to Build
The Watson House was built circa 1881 in Franklin, Tennessee and cost around $18,000 to build. It was constructed by Susan Katherine “Kitty” Puryear Watson after her husband died. Interesting fact: Kitty tore down a home on this property in order to build this home. She hired architect Hugh Cathcart Thompson who also designed the…
