JOHN BLUE HOUSE

Constructed 25 years after the end of the Civil War in 1891, John Blue, Sr. (then only 30 years old) – but a successful inventor and manufacturer of farming equipment) designed the home after visiting family in Mississippi where he became intrigued by the riverboats.  Upon his return, he designed ...

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SHIRLEY PLANTATION – CHARLES CITY, VA

We have toured a number of plantations in Virginia. Shirley Plantation, one of the James River Plantations, has the distinction of being the oldest surviving plantation in America. While it began by growing tobacco, it now grows corn, wheat, cotton, soybeans, and pecans. With its roots dating back to 1613 ...

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The Keyhole House

Known as “The Keyhole House” for its uniquely shaped entry, this 4,609 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3 bath home was built in 1890 by its original owner, Michael Reinagel, the city’s premier brick mason of the 1800s. A true work of art – the home features more styles of ornamental ...

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CHARLES COLCORD’S OLD KENTUCKY HOME

Charles Francis Colcord was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky in 1859. His father was a Confederate colonel during the Civil War and fled the Reconstruction of the Old South, leaving his prosperous estate behind. Landing in Texas in 1872, Colcord learned the value of hard work on the family’s ranch. ...

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Frederick W. Schumacher mansion

  The Frederick W. Schumacher mansion was a historic house on East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. The mansion was built for Mary L. Frisbie, and was constructed from 1886 to 1889. Frisbie lived in the house for several years before selling it in 1901 to Frederick W. Schumacher, a ...

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Dr. W. F. Monroe House, 1896, Valdosta

Dr. W. F. Monroe owned the first pharmacy in Valdosta and was the creator of the famous “666 Tonic”.  He commissioned Valdosta architect Stephen F. Fulghum (1857-1928) to design this landmark Queen Anne, which is the crown jewel of the Fairview neighborhood and the finest surviving Victorian in Valdosta. Fulghum, ...

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2503 St Charles Ave

This home is currently off market Magnificent Queen Ann Italianate home perfect for entertaining. Owners have hosted Charity Galas, symphony concerts, and Mardi Gras events. Built in 1880, this home is a beautifully restored Thomas Sully original. Grand staircase, original mantles, gorgeous inlaid floors, 16 ft ceilings, plaster moldings. Amenities ...

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Saravilla Bed and Breakfast

Saravilla is a three story Dutch Colonial mansion built in 1894, originally an enticement for Sara Wright Lancashire to stay near her father after marriage. Located right in the middle of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, we are within walking distance of Alma College, the Michigan Masonic Home, and Alma’s original business ...

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Gebhard Mansion

Constructed in 1883 within the San Rafael Historic District, The Gebhard Mansion is considered one of Denver’s finest residential examples of the Italianate and Second Empire styles. It was built as a two-story brick building along with several decorative gables. It is fitted with a two-story corner bay and a ...

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