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The Enchanting Blue Victorian
The Blue Victorian in Wartrace, Tennessee is a beautiful Queen Anne style Victorian full of charm and character. It was built in 1885 for an architect and is now a Bed and Breakfast! Check it out if you’re looking to travel in the area. The little town of Wartrace is a tiny little map dot,…
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Fulford Hall Transformed Over the Years
Fulford Hall on the campus at University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee was constructed in 1890. It was built for Charles Todd Quintard (1824-1898) who was the University’s first Vice Chancellor. The original Fulford Hall was a log cabin built in 1866. After it burned down in 1889, this home was built in its…
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Moore’s Ford Farm – 175 Years Old
Update: This farm sold and is currently being restored! This is the beautiful Moore’s Ford Farm in Shelbyville, Tennessee. John A. Moore was granted the land for his contributions in the American Revolution. The home was built around 1848 as a smaller structure that faced the opposite direction that you see here today. It sat…
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Wisdom House of Jackson, TN
Wisdom House in Jackson, Tennessee was built by John L. Wisdom in 1880 for he and his wife after they married the previous year. He was head of construction and oversaw every detail. Wisdom was a businessman involved in several companies in Jackson. He was president of the First National Bank and also vice president…
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Murfreesboro’s Most Magnificent Old Home
This is one my absolute favorites in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Collier-Crichlow House was built in 1879 for Ingram Banks Collier III. This family was prominent in the community and provided Murfreesboro with four of its mayors. If you remember my post about the “House of Mayors” a while back, this is another home in that…
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Savannah Victorian Charmer
I can’t get over this one! The Dickinson-Exley House, built in 1890 is one of the many beautiful Victorians in the Savannah Victorian District. I couldn’t decide what my favorite part was – the turret, gingerbread detail, or how perfect the pops of red were
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Pink Victorian in Lewisburg, TN
Lovely in Lewisburg! This pretty pink Victorian is a charming little gift shop and florist called “A Victorian Melody”. Built in 1902. I can’t decide what I love most about this pretty old place!
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English Cottage in Jackson, TN
A little English Cottage/Tutor Revival action today! This is the Drake-Short House in Jackson, Tennessee. It was built in 1922 for L. J. Drake of Drake Realty but was also the home of Senator Keith Short for many years. So many unique details. I love this one!
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Home Known as “The Castle” in Wartrace
Take a look at the Henry A. Clark House or more locally known as “The Castle” in Wartrace, Tennessee. I could hardly take my eyes off its beautifully restored brick and that turret is just perfection! Henry Anthony Clark was willed the land in 1892 and began construction on this house in 1902. Though it…
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Old House Moved Down the Road
This is the Clemens House in Huntsville, Alabama. Built in 1835 by Alabama senator Jeremiah Clemens who was the cousin of Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain! This home gained a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. After it switched owners over the years, it was at risk to be razed and…
