More of the Historic House Tour

The last house, was the one I really wanted on the tour.

It was built in 1863 by Major John Connolly who served in the Civil War

and built for his bride.

He also was a guard for the Lincoln funeral procession.

He later was a Congressman and US District Attorney.

I was in it once when I was young and was so taken by it.

They were really into the event

The decorated the front porch with bunting.

They even had a pup tent and camp fire in the front yard.

gorgeous entry way

I can see Major Connolly coming back from the War and greeting his bride

They have done a great job with contemporary furnishing and keeping the

old charm of the home.

the curved staircase, I was told years ago the alcove was to put candles in

to light the stairs before electricity.

office of the entry, I am sure at one time it was a parlor for visitors

another parlor with a door to the left.

The window is a bay window and they have a small table and chairs in it.

Then the dining room

exposed brick

seating area in dining room

fireplace in a dining room

I LOVED her laundry room

Most of these are all family pieces

hall

guest bath

even brick floors!

now the kitchen!

see how they made a pantry in the corner with old doors?

something interesting everywhere you look

kitchen eating area

The table legs are from a old sewing machine!

Now I could not believe this,

they have a pub and lounge in the house.

You could have a rock concert there!

the bar area looks through to the kitchen

attention to detail

The owners Dad got her the visa/master card sign for the vintage cash register

and look at the peanuts on the rack

adorable way to keep your corks in a case iron pot

the other home owners

it was a great place to hang out

It was our last stop that night

For Riot weekend they had

20

yes! 20 family members dress up!

I wish I could of seen it but I was busy putting out fires

but someone took a picture.

love it!

Coles County Commemorates the Charleston Riot

here is a little background video 

you can see how people around town were dressed for the weekend.

Now if you want to see one of my interviews

start at 4:10

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