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Madison,
founded in 1809, was a prosperous cotton center.
Wealthy planters built fine plantation homes in the
country, and elegant town homes in Madison. In the
fall of 1864, a detachment of General Sherman’s
troops, under General Slocum, came dangerously near
the town. Senator Joshua Hill, who resigned his seat
rather than vote for secession, is said to have met
with General Slocum and reminded him of the
gentleman’s agreement made not to burn the houses
in Madison. As a result, General Sherman ended up
burning the railroad depot and some small factories,
but spared most of the houses. The Hunter House,
known locally as Gingerbread House, was built in
1884 by John Hudson Hunter for his new bride. This
elaborate Queen Anne, with Moorish arches, is one
the best examples of Victorian architecture in the
state. The house still serves as a private residence
for the Hunter family, and the current Mrs. Hunter
maintains that it has always been painted white.
The
key is located on the second post to the right of
the front door.
Size: 7 ½ Wide X 5 ¼ High X 1 Deep
Makes
a memorable gift or a great addition to your own
Shelia's Collectibles© collection.
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Hunter
House
Description:
Item #GAP01
SERIES:
Georgia Peaches
Madison, Georgia
Price:
$25.00
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Designed
by noted New York architect, Charles Alexander, the
"Club House" was constructed in 1886-1887.
Such noted club members as: J. P. Morgan, William
Vanderbilt and Vincent Astor found luxurious
seclusion in its accommodations.
The
key is located on the door on the balcony.
Size: 9 ¾ Wide X 7 ¼ High X 1 Deep
Makes
a memorable gift or a great addition to your own
Shelia's Collectibles© collection.
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Jekyll
Island Club
Description:
Item #GAP03
SERIES:
Georgia Peaches
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Price:
$25.00
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The
Johnston-Hay House is the most elaborate, surviving
antebellum mansion in Macon. It was originally the
home of William B. Johnston, a wealthy Georgia
businessman who built it shortly after he and his
bride returned home from a honeymoon in Italy. It
was conpleted just in time for the War Between the
States, and during the siege of Macon in July, 1864
it narrowly escaped being destroyed by Union
artillery. Mr. And Mrs. Park Lee Hay purchased the
house in 1925 and filled it with art treasures that
they had collected over the years. The Johnston-Hay
House is open for public tours. Edition Limited to
4000.
The
key is located in the bushes on the far left side of
the building.
Size: 8 1/4" Wide X 5 1/2" High X 1"
Deep
Makes
a memorable gift or a great addition to your own
Shelia's Collectibles© collection.
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Hay
House
Description:
Item #GAP04
SERIES:
Georgia Peaches
Macon, Georgia
Price:
$25.00
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The
construction of this 19-room winter
"cottage" was started in 1884 by Charles
Williard Lapham, a wealthy Chicago shoe
manufacturer who came south to restore health to
his lungs damaged in the great fire. This house is
designed with unequal sides, no right angles, no
square rooms, and all windows and doors off
center. It was the first house in the area to have
hot and cold running water, indoor bathrooms, and
built-in closets. This house was the winter
residence of several owners until 1905 when James
G. Patterson purchased the property. When the
Patterson family moved into the house, for the
first time it became a full time residence. The
city of Thomasville purchased the home from the
Patterson family in 1970 and placed it on the
National Register of Historic Places. Edition
Limited to 4000.
The
key is located in the railing on the second story
Size: 7 1/4" Wide X 6" High X 1"
Deep
Makes
a memorable gift or a great addition to your own
Shelia's Collectibles© collection.
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Lapham
Patterson House
Description:
Item #GAP07
SERIES:
Georgia Peaches
Thomasville, Georgia
Price:
$25.00
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