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Birthday Cake House in Ashland
The Gordon House in Ashland was built in 1885. It’s been called “The Birthday Cake House” before, I’m guessing because of the different layers of architecture. Palmer Gordon was a florist and at the time his business was sold in the 1990s, it was one of the longest standing original businesses in Ashland. He died
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Oldest Church in Richmond
“Give me liberty or give me death!” These famous words of Patrick Henry were spoken at this very church in Richmond, Virginia. St John’s Church was built in 1741 and is the oldest church in the city. During the Revolutionary War in 1781, General Benedict Arnold quartered his troops here while Richmond was occupied. Yep,
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1895 Rockwood Home
❊ James A. Ervin House – circa 1895 ❊
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Historic Ashland Home
The Blackwell House in Ashland, Virginia was built in 1895 for Dr. Robert E. Blackwell. He was a 1874 graduate of Randolph-Macon College located directly across the street and train tracks. The college was founded in 1830 and Dr. Blackwell served as president for over 35 years until 1938. His home is now the business
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Garland Manor – Elizabethton
The Garland Manor in Elizabethton, Tennessee – built in 1893. Photo creds: Danielle Vardell Adams
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Second Empire in Staunton
This Second Empire beauty is located in Staunton, Virginia. She was built in 1884 and contributes to the Gospel Hill Historic District.
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Historic Fayetteville Home
This Colonial Revival contributes to the Mulberry Historic District in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Circa 1896.
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Little White Mulberry Church
Take me down to the little white church Mulberry Baptist, established 1808 and built circa 1901.
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The Mansion of Rockwood
This one is known as “The Mansion of Rockwood” in Rockwood, Tennessee. Over 7,000 square feet on 3 stories. I found conflicting build dates, but my guess is late 1800s. Look at those crowns over the windows!
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