Graceland History

Millford plantation is a historic place located on SC 261, west of Pinewood, SC. Built in 1839-1841, Millford Plantation is considered by many to be the finest example of Greek revival residential architecture in America. The house is located in such a remote section of rural SC that it comes to a surprise to first time visitors, who must drive over miles of dirt roads and through thick forests to reach the house. The house has massive columns, sixteen foot windows, a domed rotunda enclosing a spectacular staircase. All these impressive features are inherent in Greek Rival architecture (Classical American Homes).

If you drive from the south in Elkins headed toward Davis and Elkins College, at some point one of the historic landmarks you will observe that stands out to you is a glimpse of the beautiful Halliehurst Mansion sitting up on a hillside. The sight of it majestically placed upon the hill (Fig 1) gives any observer somewhat of a curiosity about the building. Visually there is a plethora of different aspects to consider when visiting this great historical building.

Thomas D. Mears had this structure built in 1859 on the former site of Governor Benjamin Smith’s summer home which was demolished to accommodate this new building. The H-shaped layout has the two long sides sitting parallel to Bay Street. An entry lobby separates two large parlors on the side and opens into a room with a circular opening in the ceiling to allow for a chandelier to extend downward from the second story. The two front parlors show the influence of Italianate architecture with plaster cornice, robust moulding and fine mantels.

These buildings include the Allen Kitchen, Andrew Johnson’s Birthplace, Badger-Iredell Law Office, and St. Mark’s Chapel. To begin with, the Allen Kitchen was the kitchen that was used for the Mordecai House. This separate building accurately depicts how the people in that time had kitchens separated from the main house and slaves worked in the kitchen and brought food from the kitchen into the house for the owners, The first place that was shown on the tour, Andrew Johnson’s Birthplace, was an inn like building that would have been rented out for travelers. Johnson’s family worked in this building, thus this is where he was born. Furthermore, the Badger- Iredell Law Office showed the business setting of the century. Something that really stood out was the paint. The office was painted with a lot of blue, which showed wealth because of the bright and complex pigment. The Law Office wanted to be the one everyone went to because they thought that their wealth would show their worth. Finally, St. Mark’s Chapel was a small church. There were two parts the bottom floor for white to come and watch the sermon and then an upper balcony for the slaves to join in as well; however, this was a small area and they followed the first come first serve rule. Overall, the City of Raleigh has many exhibits from 1968 and 1979 that show the interesting history of this time frame. The Mordecai

While much of the building’s exterior is original, there are some changes that have occurred both inside and outside of over time. The door for the front entrance

A tour of the historical James Wadsworth Rossetter House at 1320 Highland Avenue, Melbourne shows an interesting sight of old and genuine architecture. The tour starts by going through the main house which was built in the Eau Gallie section of Melbourne in 1859 by John Houston who intended for it to be a plantation. The main house is restored to how it was renovated by James Rossetter in 1904. The tour then goes into the building behind which was built to be a slave shack by Houston but that ended soon after the Civil War. After the house was taken by William Roesch, the back building was converted to a kitchen and had a second floor added. The tour ends by going through the gardens of the house that contain many exotic plants.

Since simplicity was valued so greatly the buildings were very traditional and simple. Carefully crafted to meet every standard of the Puritan faith. The hard labor that was required to build up the community was believed as honorable in God's eyes. The Puritan community looked down upon deviations from the social norm and the Johnston gates design clearly strays away from the traditional roots due to it’s elaborate design. The idea of simplicity that was once valued was ignored and a beautiful piece of architectural art was created.

There are buildings that just literally leave you in awe when you see them, but do you know that they hold amazing secrets, too? Well, read on and find out what they are.

For this field trip assignment I visited the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens. This is one of Columbia 's oldest historic houses it has had many people live in it since it was built. It is most famous for being owned by the Hampton and Preston families. It is located on Blanding Street among other historical Columbia houses. The main tour that I took was inside of the Hampton-Preston Mansion, but I was also able to walk around the property of the Robert Mills House and Gardens. When I first began researching different historical places that I wanted to visit for this assignment I was surprised when I found this location. My church is on Blanding Street and I have never noticed these historical locations before. When I arrived at the tour I could literally see my church building a block away. This really opened my eyes to the amount of historical locations that we have in Columbia that I never taken the time to learn about.

Since the dawn of Modern Architecture, the use of ornamentations on structures has been questioned for its purpose. Many buildings, from Greek or Roman temples, to our modern-day skyscraper can be recognized as having ornamentation. Mass and proportion have been cited as being the priority of a design. Architect Louis Sullivan believes ornamentation should have a purpose and be integrated the relationship of the building’s structure. The Hollyhock House’s harmonious use of ornamentation does not distract from the mass and proportions of the building and therefore aligns with Architect Louis Sullivan’s views on ornaments in architecture.

The property was built in the late 17th century and altered in the 18th century. Today it is used as a museum to exhibit the works and collections of Dr Johnson who rented the property from the 1748-1759 and wrote the famous Dictionary here, published in 1755 .

When walking through Boston's renowned Harvard Yard, one may scope out the mixture of architecture throughout its landscape. From the traditional Memorial Hall influenced by Romanesque churches, to the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard Yard is like a salad bowl of architecture. Perhaps because I am a lover of Victorian style structures, or maybe because of its interior's beauty and richness, Memorial Hall intrigued my interest most of all.

Several years of delays in repairs has led to deterioration in some campus buildings that has caused permanent damage. In assessing the best way to address the issues with maintenance, it has been determined that the most cost effective and efficient way to proceed is through reconstruction since the cost of repairs will add up to be about equivalent to the cost to rebuild some structures. Considering that the institution has suffered financial losses over the years in other areas due to deferred maintenance, this change is relevant because it has the ability to save the university money over a long period of time. In addition, it puts the institution in a position where it can be aesthetically and operationally competitive with its opposition.

In Middle Tennessee, very many sites have been earmarked for tourist site visitation due to their rich in various artifacts. Like in this case, Sam Davis Home located at Smyrna, TN is one of the sites within the Middle Tennessee that provides adequate experience and evidence to be ranked as the historical site (Sharp, 2011). The paper will bring to the attention of the learners the importance of paying a visit to the sites. They tend to differ depending with the activities and some historical evidences available. Some of the reasons for visiting the sites are based on the cultural practices of the earliest occupants of the areas (Sharp, 2011). Sam Davis Home is one of the historical

In order to determine the history of the property and find out more about the buildings that occupied the lot in the past, we consulted the Charleston County Public Library’s historic resources for the area. The Vertical File and Sandborn maps stated that the lot previously served as a location for Carolina Savings Bank. The branch had a drive-in window and a parking area in the rear of the building. The branch had a night depository, safety deposit boxes and other banking facilities that were relatively new ideas when the building was constructed in the 1950’s. The 3000 square-foot building was a one story Colonial Style structure constructed of old Charleston Brick and had a rear entrance decorated with wrought iron and a flagstone tile floor. The general design was in keeping with old Charleston architecture. We believe that incorporating design elements such as the old Charleston brick into the new Alumni center will help reinforce the “historic Charleston” atmosphere of the surrounding area and provide a link to the area’s past.