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Monticello's Oldest Homes by John Harvey
BALLARD
RESIDENCE - 1237 Forsyth Street - c. possibly as early as 1820.
Elegant antebellum home with Greek Revival influence. The central part is
two-story with single-story wings on each side. The two-story portico is graced
with four square Corinthian columns. All the detailed trim work, brackets,
columns and even the acanthus leaves of the capitals were sawn or carved from
wood. This is an exciting example of southern Italianate architecture. Note the
spacious grounds landscaped with native plants and trees.
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VERA C. BAYNES
RESIDENCE - 573 College Street, c. 1916
Grand lonic columns grace the
two-story front portico of this neoclassical home. L. L. Wilson built this home
for Vera C. Baynes in 1916. The symmetrical facade features double wood and
glass front doors with side lights and transom balanced by French doors with
transoms. First floor side porch and French doors with transom at the second
floor balcony are a few of the special features of this home. Timber for the
construction of this home was reportedly grown on the family farm.
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GUNN HOUSE - 749
Forsyth Street, c. 1850
In 1850, William Goolsby, tavern
keeper, sold this home and surrounding property which totaled 90 acres. This
inviting colonial style home with ports cochere has been altered and added to
several times. According to family records, the curve in the railroad track was
totally for the convenience of the Gunn family. It was easy to step out the
front door and catch the train to Macon.
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JORDAN-LANIER
HOUSE - 267 College Street - c. 1905
This is an outstanding example of a neoclassical style home. A four over four
with a central hall. Grand Doric columns support the two-story portico. Note the
second floor balcony. Originally, this home had a widow's walk. It was built in
1905 for Charles D. Jordan.
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JOHN S. MALONE HOUSE
- 1025 Forsyth Street, c. 1916
Native Monticello architect Henry H.
Jordan, Sr., designed this grand Greek Revival style home for John S. Malone.
The two-story front and curved side porticos are supported by lonic columns with
Scamozzi caps. The open floor plan of the home features eight sets of double
doors, a spacious central staircase and ten fireplaces. The original coach house
and out building remain in the pecan grove at the back of the property.
Photo Courtesy of Benny Hawthorne
J.D. PERSONS HOUSE -
111 College Street, c. 1903
A semi-circular portico with Doric
columns give an exceptional appearance to this Greek Revival style,
one-and-one-half story home. The dormered hip roof created the upstairs rooms.
Originally built for the son of J.B. Persons, who owned the house across the
street.
Photo Courtesy of Benny Hawthorne
REESE HOUSE
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