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St James Santee Episcopal Chapel of Ease
Chapel of Ease churches were often built when larger churches were difficult to travel to and also when village populations began to expand. St James Santee Episcopal Chapel of Ease was built in 1890. Residents of the area donated the land, funds, and carpentry skills for its construction. This is still an active church
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McMinnville Victorian House
A little ray of old house sunshine in this little nook of West Main in McMinnville. ☀️
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1897 Savannah Victorian
Happy home on Habersham! ✨ Circa 1897 in Savannah, Geogia.
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Dr. T. J. Jackson House – Liberty
This Liberty, Tennessee house was built in 1885 and was home to Dr. Thomas Jackson. He was a well-known physician in this small town. He married his wife, Nettie, just a couple years after the home was built. “For more than 50 years Dr. Jackson had practiced his profession in this section. Since his retirement
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Ambrose House – Nashville
This has got to be one of the most beautiful homes in Nashville. The Ambrose House was built in 1880 and designed by famed architect of the Ryman Auditorium, Hugh Cathcart Thompson. It’s been beautifully restored, but it hasn’t always looked this great. Check out the older picture from the National Register. This was in
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Gerard Brandon V House – Natchez
I know this isn’t the typical style that I share, but I thought this was so interesting! This is the Gerard Bandon V. House in Natchez, Mississippi. It’s a Spanish Colonial Revival and was built in 1926. It was designed by popular New Orleans architects Weis, Dreyfus, and Seiferth. They designed numerous public buildings in
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The Bittersohn Inn – Summerville
It’s a private home now, but once upon a time, this pretty old place was part of a hotel complex. It was built in 1880 and along with the house next door (still standing), it was known as the Bittersohn Inn. The Inn was located in close proximity to the railroad and it’s thought
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Charles Madden House – Tennille
I came across this old Victorian while avoiding the interstate and hitting the small towns, as I like to do sometimes. I took a few backroads in each to get a feel of the old homes and this one immediatetly caught my eye. The Charles Madden House was built in 1899 and is located in
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The Worcester House, St Augustine
It’s known as The Worcester House, named for Kenneth Worcester Dow who lived here until his death at the age of 90 in 2002. More about him in a moment. It was built by John Henry for his new bride between 1888 and 1893. That wraparound porch had been demolished at some point, but was
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1895 Victorian in Bowling Green
I’m not sure that I have ever seen half windows like that before. Have you? This unique Victorian, in Bowling Green, was built sometime around 1895 and contributes to the College Hill Historic District.
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