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One of the Oldest Homes in Portland, TN
One of the oldest homes in Portland, Tennessee is the Moye-Green House. It was built sometime before 1878 as a 2-room house by Henry and Kate Moye. This part of the home still exists in the back. In 1882, the two-story section in the front was added. Ten years later they added the porch. It
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Blue-tiful Franklin Home
How blue-tiful is this? I would tell you what year it was built, but I don’t have a blue. I know, I blue it. Will blue forgive me? Ok, I’m done. Don’t block me.
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Elk River Train Bridge – Giles Co
It’s not always houses and churches that get the unofficial designated title of pretty old place. Sometimes, you don’t have to look far to find a piece of history with an interesting story. It could be right in front of your eyes as you cross a winding river! Waaaaaay down in Giles County, Tennessee (like
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Circa 1890 Lewisburg Home
There’s just something special about rural historic houses. I saw this house once when I was driving through Lewisburg and I knew that I had to go back and find it again so I could grab a picture! I spoke with the owner of this lovely place and she told me that it was built
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Purple or White?
Here’s a Nola Victorian before and after for you. 10 years ago in purple and today in white. Which one do you like better?
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Abandoned by the Interstate
This old house has taunted me from the interstate for a while now. I finally went on a mission to find it. Before it stared at cars passing by at 75 mph, this house was probably the only one around. The fastest thing it probably stared at back then was a cow headed to its
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Hotel, Funeral Home, Then Residence
It’s time for another Bell Buckle history lesson! This beautiful place is now the Strobel Home, but has quite a history as being other things. Built sometime between 1881 and 1887, this place had 22 rooms and was known as the Lynch Hotel. Its location close to the railroad depot made it the perfect place
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Franklin, Tennessee Tudor
A Tennessee tudor on this Tuesday! I am slightly obsessed with that fancy little dormer. Circa 1925.
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Peachy Old Home in Nola
This peachy mansard is making me so ready for spring! Circa 1890.
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Historic Bibb House in Decatur
The Bibb House in Decatur, Alabama was built in 1892. I’m not sure who built the home, but William Bibb (the grandson of Alabama’s first governor) bought the house at an auction for $2,500 in 1895. This was a favorite of mine when I took a stroll through Decatur!
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