Summerville Post - October, 1998

summerville post Volume 22, No. 1

October 1998

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL FALL TOUR OF HOMES

October 24th and 25th, 1998 sponsored by the SUMMERVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Months of planning and behind-the-scenes activity by homeowners and volunteers alike will culminate in our Association’s twenty-second showing of its Tour of Homes. Your neighbors have been particularly generous this year, enabling the Tour to offer fourteen homes for your enjoyment. We suggest an early start!

From its inception in 1977, the Tour has served us in two primary respects. First, it is our Association’s principal fund-raising activity and enables the Association to continue in its efforts to enhance and improve our neighborhood. Second, it offers each of us the opportunity to participate in a range of activities over the course of the weekend and, in doing so, to renew acquaintances with our neighbors and to meet those new to the neighborhood. If you have never gone on the Tour, or participated in or viewed the Saturday morning parade, or volunteered to assist with the Tour, you are strongly encouraged to do so – otherwise you’ll never know how much fun it really is.

We can only now appreciate the abilities of prior Tour chairs, and we thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. It has made our task much, much easier. To the hundreds of our neighbors who volunteer your time and talents, we acknowledge that the Tour could not exist without you, and we look forward to seeing you at this year’s Volunteers’ Party. Finally, to the homeowners, we offer, on behalf of the Association, our heartfelt thanks for so graciously opening your homes to us.

We look forward to seeing you on the Tour!

Mary Hill Gary and Martha Rowell Tour Chairs

SNA Welcomes New Neighbors!

The new year brought a new idea to help the SNA meet new neighbors. If you know of a family or person moving into Summerville, phone Melanie Larsen (736-2356). She will soon be ringing their doorbell to deliver a “welcome basket” from the SNA. We would not want to leave anyone out, so please notify Melanie any time you see a SOLD sign on your street. Let’s be great neighbors!

Church of the Good Shepherd Evensong

Summerville residents, friends and tour-goers are invited to attend a festive service of Evensong offered by the Good Shepherd Choir. Under the direction of Jim Nord, the close to the 1998 Summerville Tour of Homes will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25.

This historic service has been an integral part of worship in the Episcopal Church since the beginning of Anglicanism in the 16th century, inspiring countless singers, worshippers, composers, and preachers.

The Rev. Robert Fain will officiate at the service taken from the 1893 Book of Common Prayers. This prayer book was used for the re-consecration of the church in 1898, following a fire in February, 1896.

The Church of the Good Shepherd was dedicated in 1869.

A reception, hosted by the church, will follow the service. All Summerville residents and tour-goers are invited to attend.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers Robert L. Mauldin, President ....667-0065 (h) Ted H. Clarkson, ....................736-3724 (h) Past President W. Stewart Flanagin, Jr. ............738-0917 (h) Vice President Thomas N. Larsen, Treasurer ....736-2356 (h) Sue Alexanderson, Secretary ....738-7527 (h) Gretchen Saunders ..................736-6692 (h) Sandra Blackwood....................738-9325 (h) Tom Crute................................737-9114 (h) John B. Flowers, III ..................738-3228 (h) Susan Jordan ..........................738-2221 (h) Flora (Flo) J. McInnes................736-9229 (h) Jim Nord..................................737-8020 (h) Robert C. Osborne ..................733-1971 (h) Elise Weston ............................736-3704 (h)

Standing Committees Finance: Tom Larsen, Chair Neighborhood Enhancement: Gretchen Saunders, Chair Neighborhood Safety: Robert Osborne, Chair Membership/Communications: Tom Crute, Chair Land Use/Historic Preservation: Sandra Blackwood, Chair Education/Outreach: John Flowers, Chair Special Events/Quarterly Programs: Sue Alexanderson Stewart Flanagin 1998 Tour of Homes: Mary Hill Gary, Co-Chair Martha Rowell, Co-Chair

President’s Report Summerville Neighborhood Association As fall approaches, we look forward to celebrating October by attending and participating in the 22nd Summerville Tour of Homes.

The Tour Chairs, Mary Hill Gary and Martha Rowell, have done a spectacular job in making this year’s Tour exceed everyone’s expectations. I encourage everyone to volunteer your time in helping with this event and to visit the homes on the Tour. This event affords an excellent opportunity to meet new friends, renew old friendships, and just plain meet your neighbors! We must also remind ourselves that the families who own and live in each of these beautiful homes have invited us to be their guests and share their home with them for this event. They are greatly appreciated.

We are often asked what the Neighborhood Association does and what happens to the dues paid by members and funds earned from the Tour. The Summerville Neighborhood Association (SNA) was formed in an effort to protect the neighborhood from demolition and infringement of non-residential and high density housing in a predominantly residential and historic neighborhood. This mission is continued today and the results of this long-term effort is a neighborhood which is intact and predominantly residential, with a mix of small, medium, and large homes. Many homes have actually been reconverted from apartments to their original single-family use.

Most of the homes are qualified as historic properties due to the date of construction and the quality of design. Property values have consistently increased over the last 22 years and the neighborhood is known for its attractive character, historical roots, and a place to achieve one’s dreams of family and home in a secure environment.

This has required a delicate balance between historic preservation and meeting the changing needs of families living in our neighborhood. Homes built shortly after the turn of the century have undergone many improvements. By participating in the Tour, you can see how this has been achieved.

During the last two years, Augusta State University has requested involvement, feedback, and representation from the Association in developing a Campus Master Plan to redesign the campus for present and future growth. This has been achieved through understanding and respecting the needs of the neighborhood, and gratefully, in a cooperative environment, in working with the neighborhood in achieving the goals and needs of the University. This historic relationship between our organizations has at times been contentious.

This is a dramatic change in the relationship between the University and the Summerville Neighborhood Association, brought about through inspired and visionary leadership of both organizations.

The funds received by SNA provide for our continued operations through various committee activities and functions to deliver the following services (just to name a few): Summerville Post and PostScript newsletters, Summerville tour and associated special events, picnic in Hickman Park, Ice Cream Social, Christmas Tree Lighting at ASU, Neighborhood Watch Program, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Educational Scholarships at ASU, Neighborhood Safety Programs, Quarterly Membership meetings, Historic Design Guidelines, support for improvements to Appleby Library, Monte Sano Elementary School, and Hickman Park, and tree replacement/replanting programs.

We value the continued support of all the SNA Board members, past, present, and future. We also appreciate the enthusiasm and efforts of the volunteers, who serve both on the SNA board and the eight standing committees which deliver to our neighborhood the services indicated and a whole lot more! Please consider serving on one of the committees and ultimately on the Board of Directors. Five members of the board are elected each year to serve a two-year term.

If you wish to make a difference in your neighborhood, there is no better way than by making this commitment of your time. Don’t just talk or think about it – do it. You will find the experience rewarding, as I have, both personally and professionally.

I look forward to working together to continue to improve our neighborhood.

Robert L. Mauldin

Christmas Tree Lighting Scheduled To herald the Christmas season, Augusta State University and the Summerville and Sand Hills Neighborhood Associations will hold the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4, 1998, at 6:00 PM at the tree in front of the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

A visit from Santa is anticipated if everyone has been good. This is an experience not to be missed and refreshments will be served. Please join your neighbors for this special time.

2110 Walton Way • Augusta, GA • 706-737-8888

Augusta Recreation and Parks Hickman Park – 965 Hickman Road Robbie Martin – Coordinator

LOUD CROWD Starting September 14, 1998 for ages K - 5 – Fee: $30.00 per month Monday through Friday – 3 to 6 p.m.

Hickman Park is offering a supervised recreational program for school age children during after school hours. Children will enjoy organized games like kickball and volleyball and craft activities.

Summerville Neighborhood Association sends

Special Thanks to Tom Hauffe and the Partridge Inn for generously accommodating the homeowners during the Tour.

Augusta State Celebrates A Day for Augusta State University

Call now to register 738-2031.

A Day

October 16 is

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

Sharpening Your Professional Image 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Information 737-1604

RAP

Returning Adult Program – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Information 737-1632

Campus Tour

Information 737-1631

Open House

Academic Departments WACG radio station, Studio B, and the Sheftal-Cleckley greenhouse

Everyon e Is Invited

for Augusta’s University

Student Government Association and Jaguar Activities Board Special events for students Washington Hall Information 737-1608

Annual Alumni Association Barbecue and Celebration of A Day 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

University Quadrangle $10.00 adults, $8.00 students Performances by the Jammin Jags, University Jazz band and choir Ticket information 737-1759

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Tour Headquarters – Augusta State University, Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre 712 Hickman Road – David and Peggy Bees 2104 Gardner Street – Billy and Sandra Lynn 1215 Hickman Road – Bob and Lisa Gerardot 2210 Richmond Avenue – Ed and Martha Crosland 1545 Whitney Street – Randy Lambeth 1433 Glenn Avenue – Cheryl Beck 1440 Highland Avenue – James and DeAnn Brooks 2426 McDowell Street – David and Jayne Bytell 1209 Stovall Street – Mariah Cable 2322 Kings Way – Mary Lou and Hank Garren 1301 Anthony Road – Bill and Barbara Stenstrom 2155 Kings Way – Will and Kelly Garrett 2237 Pickens Road – Rick and Robin Allen 918 Johns Road – Jim and Connie Harris 1005 Milledge Road – Augusta Woman’s Club

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Saturday Lunch at the Partridge Inn Build your own sandwich at the Deli Buffet, enjoy soup or the P.I.’s signature chili, gorge on a homemade chocolate chip cookie, and have tea or coffee, all for $7.95 plus tax.

Just show your Tour ticket.

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712 Hickman Road David and Peggy Bees

This distinguished cottage is a single story Colonial Revival home, with its distinctive brick veneer, pilastered door surround, and front facing gable. The style is both simple and formal, accented by lovely landscaping and attention to detail.

Returning to Peggy’s hometown of Augusta from Santa Cruz, California, in 1988, David, Peggy, and daughter, Marcy, became the fourth family to occupy this attractive home located, coincidentally, on the same street as Peggy’s parents’ home. Built in 1950 by Boots and Blanche Dunham for his family and his mother, the home then contained separate and complete living quarters for Mr. Dunham’s mother, a so-called “mother-in-law’s suite”.

David, a professional remodeler who has done considerable renovative work to homes in Summerville (and a member of the 1963 Granada Hills, California, Little League World Series champions), has applied his talents to the Bees’ home. The brick exterior, painted white at the time of the home’s acquisition, has been sandblasted to give it its present look. The hardwood floors have been refinished throughout. The paneling in the living and dining rooms, originally a darkly-shellacked knotty pine, has been lightly pickled. The original kitchen has been enlarged by knocking out the wall separating it from the mother-in-law suite’s kitchen, and now features an attractive island, built-in appliances, and tile work, including painted tiles

by Augusta artist, Jan Jackson. The most recent addition is the redwood deck opening off the rear of the home.

Peggy has the green thumb in the family, and her talents are evident in viewing the gardens surrounding the home, particularly in the deep, gently-sloping backyard, with its brick pathways and a variety of plants and shrubs which are continuously in bloom throughout the growing season.

The home is furnished with antiques collected by David and Peggy through the years. Many pieces are of oak which they have stripped and refinished. Also notable are miniatures, collected by David’s mother, Betty, as a young girl and continuing to the present.

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2104 Gardner Street Billy and Sandra Lynn

Originally the home of George L Lombard, founder of Lombard Iron Works, this grand residence was one of the first major achievements of noted architect Willis Irvin. Built in l9l8, the house is designed in the Italian Renaissance style.

The tan brick exterior is detailed wıth a balustraded porch, colossal Ionic pilasters, a low hipped tile roof supported by brackets, and beautiful window surrounds varying from the pedimented living room window to the arched windows of the solarium. The interior features many details also consistent with the style, including a beautiful wrought iron stair rail (a tribute to Mr. Lombard), magnificent stone fireplaces, glazed tile trim in the solarium, and an intricate Baroque ceiling in the dining room.

It is an odd coincidence that Sandra and Billy discovered their present home through a friend at a time when their former residence, located on Hickman Road, was featured on the 1990 Tour of Homes. Never believing that they could leave their home on Hickman Road, into which they had expended so much effort, and their wonderful neighbors there, the Lynns purchased their present home in October 1994.

After several months of stripping and priming, the Lynns moved into the home in February, 1995, one week after their daughter, Mary Hannah, had her tonsils removed. Its renovation has since occupied much of their time and, in their own words, it continues to be a “work in progress.”

The Lynns have replaced the home's roof, have replaced chain link fencing with wrought iron, including a gate incorporating features from the front door and staircase, and have stripped and repainted the outside trim. Remaining to be accomplished are plans for renovating and restructuring the kitchen and pantry areas, adding a deck, renovating the apartment located to the rear of the grounds, and converting the full basement to an exercise area, playroom, craft room, and workshop. Sandra and Billy, Mary Hannah, sons Davidson and John Paul, and assorted pets have much to be proud of and much to look forward to in the restoration and improvement of this Summerville treasure.

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1215 Hickman Road Bob and Lisa Gerardot

Have you ever wondered where old staircases, cotton warehouse ceilings, boat masts, and farmhouse floors go to be reborn? Well, some of them live new lives at 1215 Hickman Road, the home of Bob and Lisa Gerardot, who acquired the home just a year ago.

The Gerardot home, believed to have been built in 1919, is a classic Summerville Craftsman cottage with a full width front porch on a raised brick base featuring thickset tapered columns on piers. The side gabled roof with brackets supporting the deep eaves, the hipped dormer, the groupings of double hung windows with a distinctive pattern in the upper sash and a single paned lower sash, the glass front door with a transom and sidelights, and the boxed bay window in the dining room are all features that give the cottage its inviting bungalow look.

The five bedroom, four bath home is full of surprises. The living room and dining room have oak floors, exposed beam ceilings, and French doors. The kitchen is made cozy by two arches and mahogany countertops from the mast of a schooner, while the hallway becomes a room in itself with floor to ceiling bookcases which the Gerardots have filled with a combination of family photos, mementos, and eclectic reading material. In each downstairs bedroom, a surprise is revealed, a full bath tucked away behind pocket doors in one and a built in sink and vanity in the other, details reminiscent of a bed and breakfast.

The staircase’s railings and balusters were salvaged from an old home on Monument Street and now lead to the master bedroom, bath, and an adjacent study, all part of the refinished attic. The risers on the stairs and the flooring upstairs are all tongue in groove heart pine roof decking from an old cotton warehouse, while the risers on the six steps at the top of the staircase were custom cut from an old farmhouse floor by a friend. If you have ever wondered how old and new can mingle amicably under one roof, stop by 1215 Hickman Road.

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2210 Richmond Avenue Ed and Martha Crosland

When Ed and Martha Crosland returned to Augusta eight years ago, they never dreamed they would buy a home on the same street on which Martha’s parents were living when she was born and on which Martha’s grandparents also lived. The Crosland’s children – daughter Owen, 15, and son Michael, 10 – are thus the fourth generation to reside on this Summerville street.

This cream colored bungalow was built in the early 1920’s by prominent Augusta physician, Dr. Virgil Sydenstricker. It is a unique combination of the Craftsman Style with many other eclectic details. The steeply pitched hipped roof features a large dormer and gives the home its distinctive bungalow character. However, the front door and surround are Colonial Revival style, and the arched, bracketed porch seems to lean toward Victorian architecture. Inside, Craftsman features include the large plank floors and the stylized staircase.

The Croslands were fortunate to acquire their home from Keith and Lillian Howard after the Howards had completely remodeled the interior. Martha and Ed have made alterations and additional touches to reflect their tastes and lifestyle.

Noteworthy changes include a formal mantle and hearth in the living room, plantation shutters, a cozy den with fireplace, and updates to the dining room and master suite. Owen’s bedroom reflects the combination of utility and individuality required for today’s teen. Michael’s room is bright and cheerful with a nod toward a nautical theme. Bold colors and refinished hardwood floors complete this welcoming home.

Equal in charm to the interior is the home’s garden. The plant-filled garden, brick paths, and sitting area are a favorite gathering spot for the entire family. The iron gate adds a special touch to the garden – it was personally designed to contain the Crosland coat of arms.

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1545 Whitney Street Randy Lambeth

Home to Augusta artist Randy Lambeth, this double front gabled cottage has several distinguishing Craftsman features, including its classic Craftsman front porch, Arts and Crafts inspired door, and window groupings of two narrow windows flanking one wide double hung window. Mr. Lambeth’s color palette of warm yellow stucco, soft blue trim, and dazzling aquamarine porch ceiling hint at the delights to be found inside.

Built in 1919 by the Gleason family, the cottage later housed several large families. In the late 1930’s, the attic was converted to second story living space to accommodate the overflow. A large upstairs deck was added some ten years ago.

Randy purchased the home in 1989, and immediately set about redesigning it so that it functions as living space, art studio, and social gathering spot. The wall between the then living and dining rooms was removed to create a single 20-by-40 foot room which stretches across the width of the house. Two first-floor rooms in the rear serve as studios – one for oil painting, the other for watercolors. What used to be the kitchen now serves as a framing room. Upstairs is where Randy lives. The upstairs sunroom opens to a deck where Randy relaxes and enjoys the view of his gardens.

Of special interest will be a number of Randy’s paintings in progress. Having viewed his works, it will be difficult to believe that Randy majored in biology, with a minor in chemistry and physics, and commenced his “first” career in research at the Medical College of Georgia. MCG’s loss was the art world’s gain. Randy’s paintings of familiar Augusta scenes have been and continue to be enjoyed by many. This home provides a glimpse into the life of a working artist.

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1433 Glenn Avenue Cheryl Beck

This cross-gabled Craftsman cottage, believed to have been built in about 1912, features many lovely details, such as the gableroofed front porch with faux half timbering, brackets at the eaves, and square half columns on a stucco base. The glass-paned front door, double hung windows with six panes over one, and boxed bay window at the side of the house also add to the home’s character. But it is Cheryl’s additions of cheerful yellow, white, and blue paint, her delightful cottage landscaping, and her attention to detail that make the home irresistible.

Cheryl purchased the home in February, 1997, from Nancy and Luther Mills, who had done a beautiful job of restoration on its interior. Cheryl has since focused her efforts on the home’s exterior and grounds.

The cottage has four fireplaces, each featuring different and distinct tile and marble, and all of which have been redone and are in working order. A bright sun room addition joins the kitchen and den. A spiral staircase leads to a spacious upstairs bedroom. The artwork throughout the home includes works by local artists Randy Lambeth, Donna Whaley, and former owner, Nancy Mills, sculpture pieces by Cheryl’s son, David Jones, a sculpture major at the University of Georgia, as well as a few pieces by Cheryl herself.

Decorating and renovating continues to be a family project for Cheryl and her two children, David and Charlotte Jones, with the always-welcomed assistance of family and friends.

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1440 Highland Avenue James & DeAnn Brooks

The Brooks’ cottage is a true example of a home resurrected after barely escaping the wrecking ball. The house has been updated and modernized, but still retains much of its early 20th century charm, including its Craftsman front porch with tapered square columns on raised bases, its front door with a transom and sidelights, and its paired double-hung windows with stylized muntins in the top sash.

Summerville residents heaved a collective sigh of relief when James and DeAnn rescued this early l900’s cottage from demolition. It has since been moved back and away from its original location at the corner of Highland and Central Avenues and placed on a solid foundation. In a serious state of dilapidation when purchased by the Brooks, the home has undergone major restoration efforts.

James has monitored all of the restoration work, doing much of it himself. Rotten exterior wood that could not be salvaged was removed and replaced, but interior wainscoting, trim, and ceilings were saved. The new polished oak floors, bright functional kitchen and second story porch are in keeping with the age and style of the original home.

Those of you who participated in the 1997 Tour will remember the Brooks’ home as a “work in progress.” DeAnn and James have graciously allowed it to be included on the current Tour to provide a more accurate portrait of what can be achieved in transforming an all-but-abandoned structure into a wonderful and inviting home.

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2426 McDowell Street David and Jayne Bytell

The Bytell home, built in 1918, is a Craftsman cottage made charming by the attention to detail. The stucco facade is set off by the distinctive red tin roof, having the appearance of clay tile, wıth its oversized gabled dormer with three part arched windows. The front door and the side porch are accented with oversized brackets, and groupings of casement windows complete the bungalow effect.

While previous owners had added kitchen cabinets and tiles and converted the upstairs from attic to living space, the Bytells have found much to occupy their time since acquiring the home in 1996. A bathroom has been added to the upstairs living space. The exposed eaves on the exterior have been restored. French doors opening from the dining room and kitchen to the deck and to the front porch have been installed. The kitchen and breakfast area has been expanded with the addition of a walk-in bay unit.

The Bytells have incorporated the scrolled timber entry-way brackets and beams found in other areas of the home into the design of their deck and pergola, creating an “outdoor” room effect. The gardens surrounding the home were designed by the Bytells specifically to attract and accommodate the numerous birds and butterflies which now grace the gardens. A pond is the most recent addition to the gardens.

The Bytells, like many Summerville residents, view their home as an ongoing “work-in-progress” and look forward to continuing its renovation and restoration.

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1209 Stovall Street Mariah Cable

Mariah was raised in Summerville, and it is little wonder that she returned to the area to purchase her first home in July, 1997. This simple brick cottage, built in the mid-1930’s, is made special by its Craftsman detailing. The inviting front porch features paired columns with trellis trim between, an unusual wood front door flanked by small stained glass windows, and brackets at the eaves. Three of the original four fireplaces in the home are intact and in working order.

From her use of bold and rich colors and fabrics throughout her home, you might guess that Mariah is an interior designer. She has a special love of antiques, and most of the antique furniture in the home was inherited from family members.

Mariah’s kitchen and den are accented with knotty pine paneling. The fender in the den fireplace was brought back from England in 1973 by Mariah’s parents. It is over 130 years old and is her favorite piece. Mariah purchased the dining room chandelier several years ago in North Carolina. Recently, she has had it wired for electricity. The middle bathroom contains a footed tub original to the home. Both bedrooms contain furniture handed down from Mariah’s grandparents.

Mariah’s joy of gardening is reflected in the grounds surrounding her home. Note particularly the millstone, which is from the home’s original patio and is about 12 inches thick.

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2322 Kings Way Mary Lou and Hank Garren

The Garren home is an early and elaborate version of the Craftsman style that was to become so popular in Summerville in the 1920’s and 30’s. Built in 1911, it is reminiscent of the Shingle style houses popular in the northeast with its stone base and chimney and shingle exterior. The windows are narrow, tall double hung windows in groups of three which complement the heavy wood front door.

The front porch, with its tapered Craftsman columns supporting stylized arches, is an extension of the shady, cool street – a welcome retreat in the middle of a hot Augusta summer afternoon.

The house had been rental property for a number of years when Hank and Mary Lou purchased it in 1966. With their four daughters, the Garrens worked together to make the house the home that they continue to enjoy.

With all of the girls now grown, the Garrens have recently undertaken and completed renovations and improvements adapting the house to their changed needs and circumstances. The open kitchen and sun room provide a wonderful setting for antique wicker furniture, and the cabinets in the original butler’s pantry have been retained and display collected china.

The home is filled with mementos acquired through the years, and the high ceilings and Craftsman woodwork provide the perfect backdrop for family antiques, works by local artists, and, in the dining room, a collection of Blue Willow china. The Garren home exemplifies how yesterday’s modest cottage can become today’s thoroughly modernized and updated home consistent with the preservation of its historical integrity.

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1301 Anthony Road Bill and Barbara Stenstrom

The home of Bill and Barbara Stenstrom, built in 1918, is a charming example of Spanish Colonial Revival style, an eclectic style well suited to the hot Augusta climate. The arched wood entry, arched and circle windows, stucco walls, gabled clay tile roof, and curved wing walls create the exotic feeling of a Mediterranean home. The Stenstroms have skillfully added features that further enhance the Spanish/Mexican architecture, such as the walled entry court complete with an arched entry gate, an arched carport detailed with vigas, and the use of vibrant colors at the windows and trim.

The home, when purchased by the Stenstroms in 1993, had a wonderful past and an uncertain future. Originally a neighborhood tea room and art studio called “El Cabana”, later the home of Gene Gibson, instrumental in the establishment of the Summerville Neighborhood Association, and once featured in Southern Living, it lay gutted and abandoned without walls, floors, ceilings, plumbing, water, or electricity – its tile roof was stacked inside the house.

Barbara and Bill immediately recognized its potential and set about its renovation, doing much of the work themselves.

They have saved many details of the original structure and have added numerous delightful touches, such as patterned door surrounds, original light fixtures, decorative window details, and a new second story.

The artistic talents of Bill, a retired medical illustrator, are evident throughout the home, from the copper mantel to furnishings and framing created from a neighbor’s old fencing. The lush gardens, filled with a variety of plants and trees, demonstrate Barbara’s talents in transforming a bare landscape into inviting spaces, attractive year-round. They complete the effect of a home that is a world away, yet only several yards from Central Avenue.

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2155 Kings Way Will and Kelly Garrett

It was the only house they looked at, but they knew it was perfect for them. One year ago, Dr. Will Garrett and his wife, Kelly, moved back to his home town of Augusta from Charlottesville, Virginia, where they had spent two years in a dependency on a horse farm in Cobham. Now it was time for a more in-town setting.

The Garrett’s 1925 Craftsman cottage, “barely on the Hill,” features unique details on its exterior, such as the tiny gable that interrupts the hipped roof and the full width porch that is partially covered and partially piazza. Inside, the Garretts have redecorated with bold-yet-classic features and interesting artwork. The arrival of their daughter, Adeline Grace, born shortly after the move, provided motivation for additional redecoration and modifications to the home.

Collectors of folk art, the Garretts have furnished the cottage with works by Woodie, Howard Finster, Thomas, R. A Miller, and Tubby Brown. Of special interest is Kelly’s portrait by Atlanta artist and friend, Steve Penley, as well as a floral painting given as a gift. Will’s study reflects his interest in and love for horses. The home also features a number of black and white photographs that were done for them by Atlanta photographer, Billy Howard.

The home is an eclectic mixture of fun furniture and hand-me-downs collected over the past few years. The cottage also has a charming guest house that is perfect for weekend vısits from family and friends.

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2237 Pickens Road Rick and Robin Allen

This home, hidden away on a quiet Summerville street, is an unusual example of a two story Craftsman style home. Its stucco exterior, hipped roof with deep eaves, and large double hung windows have an Italian flavor, but the unusual entry porch, off center from the house and featuring oversized columns with trellislike brackets, is a “modern” departure from classical detailing. The porte cochere also features the trellis detailing and gives the house its unique character.

The Allens’ home dates from the turn of the century, when it was built as a winter home for Oshkosh, Wisconsin, businessman Phil Sawyer. If you note a similarity ın the house next door, it’s because it was built at the same time for Mr. Sawyer’s sister, Charlotte Chase, and is a mirror image of the Allen’s home.

Extensive renovations were made following the purchase of the home by Robin and Rick in the spring of 1982. The oak flooring throughout the house was refinished. The majority of the rooms acquired new paint and wallpaper. The kitchen, boasting its original fireplace, was remodeled. The Allens have been fortunate (depending on how you look at it) to reside in the home long enough to go through a second series of improvements. In 1996, the kitchen was again completely remodeled by knocking out an exterior wall and adding a porch. Numerous windows were also added.

The home exhibits many attractive features. On the first floor is an enclosed white sunporch with copper flower boxes lining one wall. On the wall in the hallway connecting the sunporch and the dining room is a fountain bearing the face of a Grecian figure - it is one of Robin’s favorite features of the home. The butler’s pantry off the kitchen holds an old ice box, a zinc sink, and a plate and bread warmer.

The home’s second floor has five bedrooms and three baths. Its third floor was once the servants’ quarters. It has three bedrooms, one of which is son Andy’s room, a bathroom, a study room, and a playroom, which was once used as a ballroom.

The home also contains a full basement which is used as a playroom and exercise room.

Rick and Robin have accomplished much more than amassing an interesting collection of items in an attractive setting – one cannot tour their home without coming away with the feeling that a warm and loving family resides within its walls.

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918 Johns Road Jim and Connie Harris

The home of Jim and Connie Harris, built around 1903 by Dr. Charles Montgomery for his wife, Jessie Scott, is detailed in the Free Classic Queen Anne style. Its complex hipped roof, asymmetrical layout, and large double hung windows with a single pane lower sash and unusual diamond pattern in the upper sash make it a distinctive late Victorian house. Its single story porch with Corinthian columns and dentil trim at the porch and roof fascia are classical details which became popular at the beginning of the 20th century.

Dr. Montgomery acquired the land for the house from his aunt, who lived next door in the house that is now the Appleby library The house was later divided into three apartments, then stood unoccupied for many years. It became dilapidated and was threatened with demolition in the late 1980’s. Fortunately, it was acquired by a concerned Summerville resident who restored it to its former charm. In 1996, Historic Augusta selected the house for a presentation award as evidenced by the plaque mounted next to the front door.

The home’s front entry hall contains one of the ten fireplaces in the house, and has the original heart pine floors, detailed columns, and wainscoting. The blue tile on the hearth is original and was recently stripped of black paint. The beautiful pocket doors between the front hall and living room, and between the living room and dining room, are still functional. The living room mantle has been refinished and the hearth tiles stripped of paint. The wall cabinets located in the dining room were found stored in the basement and were coated with white paint. After hours of stripping by Jim and Connie’s father, they were returned to their original location in the dining room. The kitchen and breakfast area have been completely gutted and rebuilt. The large glass-doored cabinet is original to the home.

Summerville’s 22nd Annual Fall Tour of Homes COMMITTEE CHAIRS Hospitality ........................................Catherine Adams Head Hostesses ................................C. C. D’Antignac Brigid Pursley Parade ......................................................Brett Ardrey

Advance Ticket Sales Advance tickets are available at these locations: Fat Man’s Forest • Fat Man’s West • Fat Man’s Mall • NationsBank – Walton’s Corner NationsBank – Medical Center NationsBank – Evans The Consignment Shop – Monte Sano Avenue Garden Magic – Surrey Center Church of Good Shepherd – Parsonage Purchase tickets on Tour days at the Augusta State University Performing Arts Theatre (Tour Headquarters), and at individual homes.

Board Liaison ................................Sandra Blackwood Advertisements ......................................Joe Landrum Architecture ..............................................Ellen Pruitt Transportation........................................Mike Sanders Flowers ..................................................Tricie Scholer Artwork................................................Donna Whaley

The SNA and the Tour Committee wish to thank the following donors for their generous contributions: Ellen Pruitt, AIA • The Frame Shoppe Attic Nook Self Storage • Fast Signs

TOUR HEAD HOSTESSES We encourage friends, family members, and neighbors of homeowners to contact the head hostess and volunteer to host a shift during the Tour.

Allen Home ..........Peggy Hatch ......................................................733-0085 Bytell Home ..........MaryNell Crawford..............................................738-6345 Garrett Home ........Sada Huggins ....................................................736-4071 Garren Home ........Jewel Childress ..................................................733-0973 Brooks Home ........Donna Williams ..................................................733-2930 Lambeth Home ......Donna Whaley....................................................737-0591 Bees Home............Denise Hayes ....................................................737-4710 Gerardot Home......Milla Gibbs ........................................................733-3169 Cable Home ..........Kim Cable ..........................................................738-3849 Harris Home..........Beverly Howard ..................................................736-2701 Crosland Home......Debra Grear ......................................................733-7343 Lynn Home ..........Susan Jordan/Sue Alexanderson ........738-2221/738-7527 Beck Home ..........Glenda Leopard ..................................................863-4417 Stenstrom Home ....Jennifer Miller ....................................................738-6637

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Thank You Summerville Tour Sponsors - Year of 1998 WENDELL E. JOHNSON DAVID S. WILKIN WILLIAM J. WILLIAMS

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1998 Summerville Fall Tour of Homes Schedule of Events S A T U R D A Y, O C T O B E R 2 4 10 a.m.

PARADE from Trinity-on-the-Hill to Hickman Park

11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

LUNCH at the Augusta Woman’s Club

12 noon – 5 p.m.

TOUR OF HOMES, headquarters at ASU Theatre

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

COFFEE AND DESSERT at the Augusta Woman’s Club

S U N D A Y, O C T O B E R 2 5 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

LUNCH at the Augusta Woman’s Club

1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

TOUR OF HOMES

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

COFFEE AND DESSERT at the Augusta Woman’s Club

6 p.m.

EVENSONG at the Church of the Good Shepherd

Free transportation will be provided to all Tour sites during Tour hours. The bus route will begin at ASU’s Performing Arts Theatre and make a complete circuit of the Tour stops. Please park at ASU and ride with us. Buses will run approximately every fifteen to twenty minutes.