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Ensworth (Hayes mansion)/ Kenson: Site of the original St. Thomas Hospital
709 N. 12th Street (current Hayes St.) Nashville, TN Circa 1862 The Ensworth estate was one of the Hayes family properties in Nashville....
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Sep 6, 20222 min read
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Robert Orr House
Robert Orr, Jr. (1871-1936) and Anne “Annie” Howell Orr (?-1962) build their house in 1882. The 2 story red brick Victorian mansion was...
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Sep 6, 20221 min read
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Tusculum farm: Home of "Father of Tennessee History"
The home of the “Father of Tennessee History,” Tusculum farm was owned by Judge John Haywood (1753-1826) and Martha Ann Edwards Haywood...
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Sep 3, 20222 min read
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Buchanan Log House: Nashville Airport Helps Save Historic Roots
Buchanan Log House was built in 1807 at 2910 Elm Hill Pike by James Buchanan (1767-1841). James’ parents, Archibald and Agnes Buchanan,...
Jay Brothers
Sep 3, 20222 min read
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Mile End - Home to School to Sears
Current Eighth Ave. South near roundabout Nashville, TN Circa 1813. Colonial brick home Mile End was located a mile southeast from...
Jay Brothers
Aug 26, 20223 min read
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Woodlawn (Davidson Co.): Deep Nashville History
127 Woodmont BL ,Nashville, TN Circa 1812. 2-story Greek Revival with 4 huge front columns on portico Photo by Skye Marthaler Woodlawn...
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Aug 26, 20224 min read
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Brook House
4431 Tyne BL Nashville, TN Circa 1932. 2-story Georgian style home Brook House was built by Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Webster at Tyne Blvd...
Jay Brothers
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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Ivy Hall/ Dr. Cleo Miller House
Photo by sandylwilson 1431 Shelton Ave. Nashville, TN Circa 1936. 2-story Tudor Revival style home Dr. Cleo Miller (1903-1973) and...
Jay Brothers
Aug 13, 20221 min read
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Woodstock (1)(Capt. John Bradford)/ Zenaida
Was near current 4510 Granny White Pike (former Middle Franklin Pk) Nashville, TN Circa 1800. Image from Nashville Public Lib. Digital...
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Aug 13, 20222 min read
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Honeywood - the Malone farm: Entrance to the future Belle Meade Blvd.
Current 222 Belle Meade BL - off Richland-Harding Pike (now Harding Rd.) Nashville, TN Circa 1888. Honeywood was owned by Judge Thomas...
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Aug 7, 20222 min read
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Bishop Robert K. Hargrove House
5001 Park Ave. Nashville, TN Circa 1888. 2-story brick Italianate style Bishop Robert Kennon Hargrove (1829-1905) and Harriet Cornelius...
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Aug 7, 20221 min read
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Oak Hill (Kirkman version/ Cheek version)/ Oak Hill School/ First Presbyterian Church
Franklin Rd. at Tyne BL Nashville, TN Circa 1887. 3-story French Chateau style home with steeple turrent Oak Hill was built by Van Leer...
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Aug 7, 20223 min read
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Maplewood - one of the early communities north of Nashville
Image of Maplewood-1888. Drawing from Maplewood Neighbors Gallatin Pike Nashville, TN Early 1800s. 2-story home Maplewood was located on...
Jay Brothers
Aug 6, 20222 min read
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Hewitt-Childress Home - early settlement in Nations/ McCabe Park area
Corner of 51st Ave. North & Nebraska Ave. Nashville, TN Circa 1795-1900. 2-story home Between 1795-1800, Judge Robert Hewitt and Lydia...
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Aug 6, 20222 min read
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David McGavock House - Connections with many places!
Present Metrocenter area Nashville, TN Circa 1800. 2-story Federal brick home Coming from Virginia with his brother Randal McGavock in...
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Aug 4, 20222 min read
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Braeburn Gets New Owner in Spring 2021
See Braeburn entry: The Vanderbilt University Chancellor's residence was sold to a Florida novelist and his wife. Frank and Doris Emrick...
Jay Brothers
Aug 4, 20221 min read
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Braeburn - Misses Hood and Heron's Retirement Home
Sitting above Richland Creek at 211 Deer Park Dr., Braeburn was built by Miss Ida E. Hood (1848-1920) and Miss Susan L. Heron (1852-1933)...
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Aug 4, 20222 min read
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Early Outpost in South Nashville: Rains Station/ Woodycrest
Near Rains Ave. Nashville, TN Circa 1784 blockhouse/ unk Woodycrest home In 1784, Capt. John Rains (1753-1834) and Christina Gowens Rains...
Jay Brothers
May 30, 20222 min read
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Locust Hill/ Hays-Kiser House "North Carolina house"
834 Reeves Rd. Antioch, TN Circa 1795/1804. 2-story brick Federal home Locust Hill was built for Charles Hays (1777-1854) and Anne...
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May 30, 20222 min read
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McCrory-Mayfield House - on the southern order with Williamson Co.
1280 Old Hickory Blvd near the Davidson-Williamson County line Built about 1798 The McCrory-Mayfield house was built by Thomas McCrory...
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May 30, 20222 min read
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