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Whimsical Bell Buckle Home
Now that we live in this historic town, it’s such a treat to go for walks past beautiful homes like this one! This is the Robertson House, circa late 1800s. This Victorian is surrounded by beautiful flowers and has a fun, eclectic vibe to it!
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1818 John Gordon Home Still Stands
The John Gordon House is located in Williamsport, Tennessee. It was built in 1818 and was reputed at the time to be one of the finest in the country. It was the first private brick building within a 30-mile radius. John Gordon was born in Viriginia in 1763 and came to Nashville in 1786. He…
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Whitaker Street Home in Savannah
This gorgeous girl is on Whitaker Street in Savannah’s South Historic District. Built in 1886, it’s been the offices of Frederic C. Beil Publisher since 1993. Isn’t she a beaut?!
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Lavender Columbia Victorian
This beautiful lavendar home is the Joe Hendley House in Columbia, Tennessee. I noticed a sweet couple sitting on their porch one day and asked if I could take a picture of it because the purple color was so peaceful! The owners told me that everyone said they were crazy for painting their house purple,…
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Steamboat Pilot’s Home in Nashville
This is the Dortch House in Nashville. It was built in 1890 by Nathaniel Dortch who was a steamboat pilot on the nearby Cumberland River. He also served as the Nashville City Treasurer. This house is super unique. I love the little slate turret!
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Historic Murfreesboro Home
Circa 1903, the Byrn-Roberts House was built for Charles and Alabama Byrn and designed by Nashville’s Thomas J. Moore. It stayed in the Bryn family for over 90 years and then was bought by a couple who turned it into a bed and breakfast. I believe it’s now a private residence. I had the opportunity…
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Very Old Huntsville Home
The Sprague House, circa 1835. This federal style home caught my eye one day when I was gawking (and drooling) at all the old homes in Huntsville. I couldn’t believe how old it was! The two gabled chimneys are not functional, they’re just for looks. But don’t worry, the one towards the back is a…
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Amethyst Garden Inn
This is the beautiful Amethyst Garden Inn in Savannah. It was built in 1888 for $10,000 by Tomlinson Johnson and his wife, Emma. It has twelve fireplaces! Today, it’s a charming inn rich with history and seems like a lovely place to stay if you’re visiting Savannah!
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Historic Home Has New Purpose
Oak Place in Huntsville, Alabama was built in 1840 by renowned Huntsville architect George Steele. It had 320 acres with the property when built. Designed as a restrained Greek Revival, it has a large ballroom with 14 foot ceilings and is actually 3 stories which includes a basement. It was occupied by Union troops during…
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Church House Celebrates 150 Yrs
The Church House in Columbia, Tennessee was built in 1873 by Maury County Sheriff Latta. Robert Church, a banker and land speculator, bought it in 1885. It’s a good example of Second Empire architecture. You can tell it probably used to have a slate mansard roof, but must have been replaced in recent years. This…
