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Colorful Ashland, Virginia Victorian
How about a bit of color?! The Chenery House was built around 1891. James and Ida raised 5 children here including Christopher Chenery who was known for breeding and foaling the famous Secretariat! He became ill and his daughter Penny took over and Secretariat went on to take the victory at the 1973 Triple Crown.
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Historic Elizabethton House
The Taylor House in Elizabethton, Tennessee was built in the 1880s by Dr. Abraham Jobe. It was owned by Robert Taylor who was part of the infamous Taylor brothers that were known for Tennessee’s “War of the Roses”. Alf and Robert Taylor both ran against each other for Tennessee governor in 1886. One was a
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C.W. Miller House in Staunton
Circa 1899, the C. W. Miller House is an iconic piece of history in Staunon, Virginia. It housed the Mary Baldwin College’s music department for many years, but was converted back to a private residence in 1993. Over 6,000 square feet!
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Historic Kentucky Home
I think this may be my first Kentucky house feature! This one is located in Adairville, Kentucky and was built in 1901. It’s home and studio to an artist named Charles Brindley. He works out of several old Victorians in this little town. I always love a good turret!
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Milky Way Farm (Yes, That Milky Way!)
Check out Milky Way Farm in Pulaski, Tennessee! Why is it called Milky Way Farm you ask? Because it was home to Franklin C. Mars, inventor of the Milky Way! He moved to Tennessee from Chicago and had this home built for he and his family in 1931. At this point, the Milky Way was
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Gorgeous Queen Anne in Harriman
Gorgeous Queen Anne in Harriman, Tennessee. Circa 1895.
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Virginia Home with Shocking Story
I promised you details on this house that I found on the side of the interstate so here it is! Bear with me. It’s got quite a history! This land started with a log tavern. It was a hostel for travelers, but had quite a reputation in the area. The innkeeper was known to take
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Restoration in Richmond
This one in Richmond, Virginia has come a long way! Foreclosed on in 2014, it has gotten a complete renovation. Simple in architecture, but I do spy some detailed cutouts on that eave! Circa 1905.
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Pretty in Pink in Rockwood
In honor of the first day and May, I’ve got another pink one for you! This one is the Elijah Ingrahm House located in Rockwood, Tennessee and was built in 1900.
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Historic Graham’s Forge Mill
How beautiful is this building?! Graham’s Forge Mill in Graham’s Forge, Virginia is an abandoned grist mill that was built in 1890. So neat to see a rustic mill with Victorian architecture. Five stories high! The mill is named for David Graham, who acquired the forge in 1826 and later left it to his son,
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