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A visit with a former resident helped Doug and Faith uncover the distinctive brackets on the upper balcony. |
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The ample front porch, decked out with furniture from Doug's great-grandmother, encourages friends to linger. |
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An Arts & Crafts tile fireplace graces one side of the ballroom, surrounded by vintage illustrations from Doug's great uncle. |
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The refurbished dining room, a hub for family fun, features grape-motif stained-glass transoms, among the many original art glass windows in the home. |
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The McDaniels spent hours refurbishing the distinctive woodwork on the staircase, which is stamped with the name of the craftsman, William W. Martin. |
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Faith's grandmother's wicker loveseat graces the upstairs sleeping porch, restored to its original use. |
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When the McDaniels bought the house, the living room's leaded glass windows were hiding under heavy drapes. |
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The Standard Pembroke bathtub was authenticated by a dealer in Los Angeles, who advised the couple not to refinish it in order to preserve its value. |
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The original built-in butler's pantry provides unique storage. |
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The McKinney daughters once used the ballroom to host piano recitals for gentlemen law students from the University of Tennessee. The McDaniels often open the French doors to the porch to accommodate large gatherings. |
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A copy of Billie McKinney's black-and-white photo of the home, which inspired the sleeping porch discovery, now hangs proudly on a wall in the living room. |
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