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Decatur’s Shadowlawn
Shadowlawn was built in 1874 for Dr. William Gill. It was named for several oaks that tower over the home. Dr. Gill was a prominent physician in town and practiced medicine here for over 50 years. He died caring for patients during the yellow fever outbreak in Decatur in 1888. I love the Christmas decorations…
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1859 New Orleans House
One thing that I find particularly beautiful about New Orleans is how the trees intertwine with the homes. It feels like walking through a dream the way they frame each house. This house, on Seventh Street in the Garden District, was built in 1859.
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New England Style House in Birmingham
I’m getting fairy tale vibes from this one! This New England-style house contributes to the Forest Park Historic District in Birmingham. Circa 1923. What’s your favorite part about this house?
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Crescent Hill Neighborhoood Home
I can’t help but be reminded of the Home Alone house when I see this one! The Home Alone house is located in Illinois and this one in Kentucky, but they were both built around the same time period (1920s) and in the same architecture (Federal). This house certainly has a beautiful setting in the…
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George Washington Squires House
The George Washington Squires House was built in 1851 as a one-and-a-half story Greek Revival believe it or not. The second and third story you see here were the original part of the home. In 1884, William Renaud had the home renovated by elevating the original section to accomodate a grand lower-level for entertaining. This…
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Rosecross in Knoxville
This house is called “Rosecross” and was built in 1888 by celebrated local architects, the Baumann brothers. It’s one of just a few they designed still standing. They are credited with designing Knoxville’s Westwood and Immaculate Conception church. This home has all 6 fireplaces, complete with their original mantles, pocket doors, and several beautiful stained…
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Glenmore House, Hattiesburg
The Glenmore House, in Hattiesburg, was built in 1890 for a druggist named John H. Bertrand. In 1896, it was purchased by J. P. Carter, who was Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi in 1903. He was also the president of Hattiesburg National Bank of Commerce. This was the first brick house ever built in the city…
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Edelweiss in Natchez
This home, in Natchez, is known as Edelweiss. It was built in 1883 for Joseph O’Brien who was a coal dealer. The design for this unique house is Swiss Chalet and is Mississippi’s best example of it. The design is from E. C. Gardner’s book “Illustrated Homes” that came out in 1875. This house was…
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Beautiful St. Francisville, LA Home
I passed this beautiful old house driving through Saint Francisville and had to pull over to grab a picture of it. Turns out, it’s known as The Oaks, and appropriately so. It was built in 1888 by Judge Thomas Butler. The home remained in the Butler family for 83 years until the last family member…
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Beautiful Birmingham Tudor
The fall colors were still in full swing when I visited Birmingham recently! This tudor just about took my breath away! Circa 1915 and located in the Forest Park Historic District.
