Polk's annual Tour of Homes scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 12
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The 2009 Christmas Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Polk County Historical Society, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, 2009. The times on Saturday will be noon until 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Ticket prices are $20. The tickets are good for either Saturday or Sunday, or can be used for both days.
Tickets can be purchased at Bradford Drug Company, 500 North Main St.; Homes for Her, 301 Main St.; Bussey’s Florist, 302 Main St.; and the Welcome Center, 609 South Main St.
The proceeds from the tour is a benefit for the maintenance of the Polk County Historical Society Museum and the preservation of local artifacts and genealogical records.
The homes featured this year are:
Susan Berry and Tommy Engram, 124 West Ellawood Ave.
Jean Crane, 224 North Cave Spring St.
Dean and Nancy Timmons, 81 Cherokee Fairways.
Chad and Jennifer Chandler, 339 Woodlawn Dr.
Jule Peek-Dawson and Dr. Harry Dawson, 336 Jule Peek Ave.
Letitia Smith-Morgan and Bernard Morgan, 43 Sequoyah Court.
Martin and Kim West, 55 Sequoyah Court.
For more information, call Nancy Daugherty at 770-748-5457, or Dot McCoy at 770-748-5242.
First photo
The Susan Berry, Tommy Engram home, 124 West Ellawood Ave. Thomas Melton Hightower, a former Captain in the Confederate Army built the house in 1900 for his wife, the former Lucelia E. Darden. T.M. Hightower, brother of H.O. Hightower, designed the house as an eight-room cottage. A Victorian, the house is a mix of Octagon, Gothic Revival and Queen Anne principles and is an example of post-Civil War Southern industry as it was made of heart-pine lumber planed at T.M. Hightower Planning Mill. Grooves left by axes can be seen throughout the house. This house and 118 West Ellawood were at one time a single parcel. It is believed that the home at 118 West Ellawood was built for Fannie H. Borders, the daughter of the Hightowers. After the death of T.M. and Lucelia, in 1910 and 1912 respectively, Glenn Stephen and Fannie H. owned the house and property. Borders and subsequently purchased by several of the Parrishes (Grover C., Calvin E., and Catherine P. (Sutton) and Elizabeth R.)
Throughout its history, the house has been a boarding house, a family home, beauty salon, and a dining hall operated by Fannie H. Boarders. Remnants of the boarding era can be seen on the upper floors. According to property tax records, other owners have included, Lottie R. Simmons, Joe L. Thompson, Perry Ludlow and Wilhelm Smith.
From examination of the roofline of the house, throughout the years many different owners had undertaken renovation of the house. It is estimated that 70 percent of the 4,134 square feet is heart pine. Additions and the restorative work over the years by all owners account for the other 30 percent non-heart pine. The portion of the house that looks out on the backyard was built as an addition to the house and includes an enclosed back porch, kitchen, a downstairs bathroom and laundry room.
Future plans include applying for national and state historic registration for the house as well as continued renovation of the house and grounds.
This lovely historic home beautifully lends itself to the charm of the holidays.
Second photo
Jean Crane Home, 224 North Cave Spring St.
A most inviting entrance of ribbon-wrapped columns and lighted Christmas trees prepares one for the clever and unique decorations within.
The interior, with hardwood floors, crown moulding and three fireplaces boasts a carefully selected color palette from Pottery Barn and exudes a warmth that beautifully dovetails with the holidays.
The foyer features an Oriental rug, a piano, a grandfather clock and an open chest that houses a collection of Snow Bunnies.
Opening into the living room, one finds a Nutcracker collection, an intricately carved Oriental cabinet, a damask covered Victorian chair and a marble chest behind the curved sofa.
The dining room showcases European prints from travels to Italy, England and France. An antique mahogany table will be set with Spode Christmas china.
To further enhance the china pattern, miniature-decorated trees will grace the room throughout. A mahogany sideboard will be similarly decorated as will the mantel above the coal-burning fireplace.
The red kitchen lends itself to clever decorating ideas sure to foster holiday delight. Traditional Christmas treats, all homemade, will adorn a tree. The tile floor, granite topped island, and triple bay window add to the cozy holiday scene.
The den is warmed by a grated fireplace and another triple bay window. The tree located here is sure to please as it is decorated with animal ornaments and is completed by working trains and toys surrounding it. A fireplace and leather sofa offers a most inviting invitation to savor the holiday spirit.
In the guest bath, a claw-footed tub is decorated to the nines. As in the master bath, floors are white tile.
The master bedroom is furnished in a mission style bed, oak chifferobe, other antique oak chests and graced with silk curtains.
An office features barrister bookcases and a tall attorney’s writing desk. As in the other rooms, the ceiling heights range from 12 to 14 feet.
A wooden deck in the back yard completes the livability of this home.
Ticket prices are $20. The tickets are good for either Saturday or Sunday, or can be used for both days.
Tickets can be purchased at Bradford Drug Company, 500 North Main St.; Homes for Her, 301 Main St.; Bussey’s Florist, 302 Main St.; and the Welcome Center, 609 South Main St.
The proceeds from the tour is a benefit for the maintenance of the Polk County Historical Society Museum and the preservation of local artifacts and genealogical records.
The homes featured this year are:
Susan Berry and Tommy Engram, 124 West Ellawood Ave.
Jean Crane, 224 North Cave Spring St.
Dean and Nancy Timmons, 81 Cherokee Fairways.
Chad and Jennifer Chandler, 339 Woodlawn Dr.
Jule Peek-Dawson and Dr. Harry Dawson, 336 Jule Peek Ave.
Letitia Smith-Morgan and Bernard Morgan, 43 Sequoyah Court.
Martin and Kim West, 55 Sequoyah Court.
For more information, call Nancy Daugherty at 770-748-5457, or Dot McCoy at 770-748-5242.
First photo
The Susan Berry, Tommy Engram home, 124 West Ellawood Ave. Thomas Melton Hightower, a former Captain in the Confederate Army built the house in 1900 for his wife, the former Lucelia E. Darden. T.M. Hightower, brother of H.O. Hightower, designed the house as an eight-room cottage. A Victorian, the house is a mix of Octagon, Gothic Revival and Queen Anne principles and is an example of post-Civil War Southern industry as it was made of heart-pine lumber planed at T.M. Hightower Planning Mill. Grooves left by axes can be seen throughout the house. This house and 118 West Ellawood were at one time a single parcel. It is believed that the home at 118 West Ellawood was built for Fannie H. Borders, the daughter of the Hightowers. After the death of T.M. and Lucelia, in 1910 and 1912 respectively, Glenn Stephen and Fannie H. owned the house and property. Borders and subsequently purchased by several of the Parrishes (Grover C., Calvin E., and Catherine P. (Sutton) and Elizabeth R.)
Throughout its history, the house has been a boarding house, a family home, beauty salon, and a dining hall operated by Fannie H. Boarders. Remnants of the boarding era can be seen on the upper floors. According to property tax records, other owners have included, Lottie R. Simmons, Joe L. Thompson, Perry Ludlow and Wilhelm Smith.
From examination of the roofline of the house, throughout the years many different owners had undertaken renovation of the house. It is estimated that 70 percent of the 4,134 square feet is heart pine. Additions and the restorative work over the years by all owners account for the other 30 percent non-heart pine. The portion of the house that looks out on the backyard was built as an addition to the house and includes an enclosed back porch, kitchen, a downstairs bathroom and laundry room.
Future plans include applying for national and state historic registration for the house as well as continued renovation of the house and grounds.
This lovely historic home beautifully lends itself to the charm of the holidays.
Second photo
Jean Crane Home, 224 North Cave Spring St.
A most inviting entrance of ribbon-wrapped columns and lighted Christmas trees prepares one for the clever and unique decorations within.
The interior, with hardwood floors, crown moulding and three fireplaces boasts a carefully selected color palette from Pottery Barn and exudes a warmth that beautifully dovetails with the holidays.
The foyer features an Oriental rug, a piano, a grandfather clock and an open chest that houses a collection of Snow Bunnies.
Opening into the living room, one finds a Nutcracker collection, an intricately carved Oriental cabinet, a damask covered Victorian chair and a marble chest behind the curved sofa.
The dining room showcases European prints from travels to Italy, England and France. An antique mahogany table will be set with Spode Christmas china.
To further enhance the china pattern, miniature-decorated trees will grace the room throughout. A mahogany sideboard will be similarly decorated as will the mantel above the coal-burning fireplace.
The red kitchen lends itself to clever decorating ideas sure to foster holiday delight. Traditional Christmas treats, all homemade, will adorn a tree. The tile floor, granite topped island, and triple bay window add to the cozy holiday scene.
The den is warmed by a grated fireplace and another triple bay window. The tree located here is sure to please as it is decorated with animal ornaments and is completed by working trains and toys surrounding it. A fireplace and leather sofa offers a most inviting invitation to savor the holiday spirit.
In the guest bath, a claw-footed tub is decorated to the nines. As in the master bath, floors are white tile.
The master bedroom is furnished in a mission style bed, oak chifferobe, other antique oak chests and graced with silk curtains.
An office features barrister bookcases and a tall attorney’s writing desk. As in the other rooms, the ceiling heights range from 12 to 14 feet.
A wooden deck in the back yard completes the livability of this home.
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