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Russellville, Kentucky Craftsman
Cute craftsman alert! The symmetry on this one is so satisfying.
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Dudley Evans Residence
The Dudley Evans Residence was built in 1880 in Russellville. It was built by a prominent businessman named Thomas Evans for his son, Dudley Evans. (Hence the name ) Probably one of my favorite houses of all time.
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Show Stopper in Nola
Showstopper entrance! I love this house in the Garden District in New Orleans. No circa date, but it’s definitely a pretty old place
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Russellville, Kentucky Gothic House
The Lee House in Russellville, Kentucky. Built sometime prior to 1882 according to the NRHP.
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Hance L. Dulin House in Springfield
Hello Monday and hello NOVEMBER. I shared in my stories the other day that we took a little trip to Springfield and I fell in LOVE. There are so many great houses in Springfield, Tennessee. This one gets the award for favorite door! Just look at that beauty. It’s even wider and more impressive in
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The DeJarnette State Sanatorium
This large abandoned complex located just down the road from yesterday’s feature is The DeJarnette State Sanatorium, later known as The DeJarnette Center for Human Development. It was founded by the director of Western State Hospital, Joseph DeJarnette, to essentially sterilize those deemed unfit for society. This private pay facility was opened in 1932 and
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Western State Lunatic Asylum
I’ve got a couple of historic places to share with you as we head into this Halloween weekend. They are pretty, but with an interesting and kinda creepy past. Both in Staunton, Virginia. This building was opened in 1828 as part of the Western State Lunatic Asylum. This is the Administration Building or Building 12.
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Hattiesburg Christmas House
I may just lovingly call this one the “Christmas House”. Located in historic Hattiesburg, this one was built in 1895. I love the little turret in the trees!
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The Holston Baptist Female Institute
The Holston Baptist Female Institute was built in 1854. It later became both the Tadlock’s School for Boys and then the Holston Male Institute. After the Civil War, Yardley Warner purchased the building and established the Warner Institute to educate and train former slaves and their children. It’s also said that this building was used
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Morrison Mansion, New Orleans
Another porch perfect home in New Orleans! This is known as Morrison Mansion, built in 1860. Named for Chep Morrison who was once mayor of New Orleans.
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