Hidden Magnolias

Ah, the Victorians. I have often said, "No one did it like the Victorians did it." And in most cases that is true. But.... sometimes I think they did go the teeniest bit over board and gaudy is the only descriptive word that comes to mind. The Brennan House in Louisville, Ky has some incredible examples. Not so much the house, which is a basic Italianate, but the furnishings. Check out this hall tree: http://bigoldhouses.blogspot.com/ http://bigoldhouses.blogspot.com/  I can't believe all those little sticks and posts have survived all these years without being broken off. http://bigoldhouses.blogspot.com/ I have never seen anything like it. And then this bedroom set...... manufactured in Louisville by the J.W. Davis Co. and exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial of 1876.   http://bigoldhouses.blogspot.com/ http://bigoldhouses.blogspot.com/  Massive headboard...massive. http://bigoldhouses.blogspot.com/ http://bigoldhouses...

Talladega, AL.  We all know about the famous NASCAR racetrack located just off of 1-20. How could you not know with a movie like Talladega Nights? But drive about 6 miles south and you come upon the small town of Talladega. Chocked full of beautiful homes, this historic town is a delight and a surprise. In typical southern town layout, just find the First Methodist Church and the neighborhood adjoining it,  is often the Historical District. Talladega is no different. You immediately enter the "Silk Stocking Historical District." The Jones Mansion, c. 1880's ( cougar_6 Flicker) The McElderry-Malone Home, c1905 The Woods-Sims House c. 1891 The Samuel C Oliver Home c.1890 The Brown-Elliott Mansion c. 1912 Dr C.L. Salter home c. 1840 The Reynolds-McGee Mansion c. 1904 The Jamison-Purefoy House c. 1898 Side view And a post card of how the Jamison-Pure...