We may own the home that is slowly transforming into the Snapdragon Inn, but there are many people across town and around the world that feel a little piece of ownership when it comes to 26 Main Street. Some spaces inspire a loyalty and a love, and this building has that. I’ve had people tell me stories about the one time they got to go into the house, and how they can’t wait to see it again, and also stories from family members that breathe life into the historic figures who have lived within its walls. The one piece that brings them all together is a joy for the space and a desire to see it flourish.
With these stories also come precious gifts of history. We are always excited to hear memories of 26 Main, and encourage the sharing of them! We’ve also received another type of history – photographs. One of our local historians stopped by to bring us these photos of the home in another time and its occupants – I hope you enjoy them as much as we have!
With these stories also come precious gifts of history. We are always excited to hear memories of 26 Main, and encourage the sharing of them! We’ve also received another type of history – photographs. One of our local historians stopped by to bring us these photos of the home in another time and its occupants – I hope you enjoy them as much as we have!
Looking east on what is now Runnemede lane. Inn is on right.
Mrs. Evarts? This home is just south of the Inn - you can see it faintly in the background.
William Maxwell Evarts on back porch of the Inn.
The Inn as viewed from the south-west corner of the property. Note the porch that runs along the southern side of the building and the circular drive with large tree in center - these no longer exist, but boy are they beautiful!
--McKay
12 comments:
Very fun Photos!
I love seeing those old photos! That porch and circular drive really were beautiful...Any plans to put the porch back on?
(PS - Don't include me in the drawing - I have no children for cute eco-toys...)
The people restoring this bit of history inspire loyalty and love too! :)
The photos are wicked cool. Are you planning to include them in the artwork?
cant beat an old BW! timeless and gorgoeous.
Wow - That is amazing. So cool to see all of that history. I'm glad you have such a neat record of it.
That circular driveway is awesome. Is there even room for that now? I'm trying to envision where that might have been (I've only visited once so far) once upon a time. What a treasure to have these old pics - I agree with Perrin, some of these photos should be displayed in the inn somewhere.
it's fun to try and view them in relation to the house/town today. I need another trip up to get the right perspective.
It's so wonderful you have these historical photos! I think you should frame and hang them inside the inn for everyone to admire. That is so special. xoxo
This is wonderful! I think you should hang these in the inn! What a wonderful treasure!
I do believe that is William M. Evart's wife. I can't think of her name off the top of my head. The library has other pictures of Mrs. Evarts in Paradise Park.
That wrap around porch definitely makes the house.
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