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Remembering this Old Place
Most don’t even notice her there on the side of the road. Though she was there way before the pavement even came through. She has seen many things in her day. She has watched decades turn into a century. She still remembers, but also longs to be remembered.
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Historic McKenzie, TN Home
I’ve got a restoration story for you today! (And another trip gabe) Along with more historical photos! This old home in McKenzie was built somewhere between the 1870s and 1880s. This was another home to the early 20th century photographer, Edna Stephenson, that I posted about a couple weeks ago. Over time, it has been…
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Shook-Vanzant House, Circa 1893
Driving down a main highway surrounded by farmland on every side, I caught a glimpse of the gable and porch on this old house. I winded my way through the backroads until I found the driveway and then turned in with an incredible excitement as if I had just struck gold.This old farmhouse stands as…
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Huntland, TN Tudor
How’s about this little Tudor cutie in Huntland, Tennessee! It’s that round window in the front door for me! Circa 1937.
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Edna Stephenson’s McKenzie, TN Home
I’ve got a historical gem for you today. Old photos – eeeeep, my favorite! This home in McKenzie, Tennessee was built in 1872. Many would never know it just by looking at all the changes made to it over the years, but if you compare the pictures, you can see the similarities. This was…
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Historic Manor Hall, Circa 1859
The oldest home in the Pleasant Historic District of Mt. Pleasant is Manor Hall. It was built in 1859 for Martin Luther Stockard. It still has it’s detached one and a half story brick kitchen in the back! In June of 1874, Stockard was taking a stroll on his front lawn when he was attacked…
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Tennessee Abandoned Beauty
I’d love to see this one in all seasons. This old beauty has seen better days, but still has little glimpses of its former glory around the windows. Can you imagine what she used to look like?
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1940s Winchester, TN Tudor
This 1940s Tudor in Winchester has been renovated in the last couple of years. I think it looks so wonderful now!
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Winchester, Tennessee History
Winchester, Tennessee. It’s a fairly small town with close to 9,000 people who call themselves Winchestertons. I just made that up, but maybe they do really call themselves that! It’s the county seat of Franklin County. It was established in 1809 and laid out into lots the very next year. It was named for General…
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Huntingdon House Dates to 1836
Don’t let this little façade fool you! This old house is VERY large! It was built in 1836 and added onto in the 1950s and 1987. Now contains over 7,000 square feet. It’s located in the small town of Huntingdon in West Tennessee. It’s the arched windows that got me! And maybe the picket fence…and…
