Queen Anne House, Brunswick

Brunswick Old Town Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Queen Anne House, 1889, Brunswick

Brunswick Old Town Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Folk Victorian House, 1895, Brunswick

It’s obvious that the porch, in its present configuration, is a later addition to this house. I’m unsure as to its original style; the date of 1895 is from a resource survey and may only be a guess. I hope to learn more.

Brunswick Old Town Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Colored Memorial School, 1923, Brunswick

In 1870, the Freedmen’s School was established as the first public school for African-Americans in Brunswick. Colored Memorial High School, designed by Cloister architect Francis L. Abreu, was built adjacent to the Freedmen’s School in 1923* and named to honor African-American veterans of World War I. The Freedmen’s School was replaced by Risley High School in 1936 and served the community until 1955 when a new Risley High School was built elsewhere. It was named Risley School, for Captain Douglas Gilbert Risley, who advocated for the school as the head of the Freedmen’s Bureau.

*- The 1922 date on the building is the date the cornerstone was laid by Dr. H. R. Butler.

National Register of Historic Places

Ferrell House, The Ridge

The Ridge Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Blount House, 1880, The Ridge

This home has been expanded over time but is typical of the Georgian Cottage style so popular in Darien in the late 19th century. It is known as the Blount House and the old Methodist parsonage for a minister active in Darien over a century ago. I believe nearby Blount’s Crossing is named for him.

The Ridge Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Ethington-Harp House, Circa 1849, The Ridge

The Ridge Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Tindol Hotel, 1920s, Pembroke

Thanks to Jan Deal Hendrix for her assistance with identifying this property, and many others in Pembroke. The Tindol family owned the hotel until the mid-1990s. Jan recalls that Mrs. Tindol lived here with her daughter Agnes, who had a beauty shop in downtown Pembroke.

Pembroke Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

J. G. Bacon House, 1920, Pembroke

Pembroke Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

U. J. Bacon House, 1910, Pembroke

Pembroke Historic District, National Register of Historic Places