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The Davis-Hill House
The Davis-Hull House, in Carthage, Tennessee, was built in 1889 for Calvin N. Davis. He was a prominent figure in the town of Carthage having helped establish the commercial industry there. He was a merchant in the Nashville area and decided to move to a more rural area once he and his wife had eight…
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Merry Christmas from Our Pretty Old Place
Merry Christmas from our home to yours! This is our pretty old place all covered in snow earlier this year. I wish it was like this today!
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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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A Bit Rough Around the Edges
She’s a bit rough around the edges. Ok, she’s a lot rough around the edges, but I can’t claim to be perfect either.
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Oldest House in Benton, TN
Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! I am thankful for all of you who geek out with me about all these pretty old places! From the bottom of my heart, know that I appreciate each and every one of you. I was recently passing through a small Tennessee town called Benton over in East Tennessee. I passed this…
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Cleveland, TN Historic House
This Victorian in Cleveland was built between 1870 and 1880. It’s one of a few Queen Annes that contribute to the Ocoee Street Historic District.
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Beautiful Old Tennessee House
This beautiful old house was once a lively home place. It was home to the local doctor who married the girl across the street. At one time, it had beautiful gardens surrounding it and a gazebo. Another one lost to time, but still holding onto it’s beautiful gingerbread and fish scale siding.
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Pleasant M. Craigmiles House
The Pleasant M. Craigmiles House was built in 1866 as a very grand Italianate. Mr. Craigmiles was noted for his economic and cultural contributions to Bradley County. The second picture is from 1870 and is what it would have looked like when the Craigmiles family lived here. The tower is a full story and the…
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Historic Higdon Hotel
It was 1878 and Harriet Dodson had just built a home in a small town nestled along the banks of the Hiawassee River. Life was simple back then. It was quiet and Harriet had everything she needed there on the Hiwassee.For reasons unknown, she sold the home sometime around 1883 to Calvin Higdon and his…
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Cleveland, Tennessee Victorian
Here’s a Victorian located in Cleveland, Tennessee. It was built in 1876. The second picture is from 1995 and as you can see, it was changed at some point. Do you like it before or after better?
