Old Houses in Marietta Georgia

burkbuilds · 03-31-2010, 01:03 AM

I've been riding past these houses almost every week for a while now and I finally stopped and took some time to really admire them and take a few snapshots. These old homes in Marietta, Georgia (just North of Atlanta) were built between 1875 and 1920, and all are on the same street in the downtown area. I've always enjoyed the architecture of these older homes and as a long time home builder I appreciate the amount of skill and time it takes to create the detail you see in these homes. A few of these are ready for a little maintenance but all in all they are extremely well kept up. I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I did. It was a beautiful day, temps in the 60's and a nice break after a two hour ride.

Maggie · 03-31-2010, 01:31 AM

wow! The veranda on the purple house is where I want to be.

burkbuilds · 03-31-2010, 02:36 AM

Maggie, it does look like a nice place to sit back and enjoy some nice "refreshments".

alantf · 03-31-2010, 04:35 AM

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These old homes ......... were built between 1875 and 1920

Old? To us, 1920 is called "pre war". Old is like 1100 AD. I've even heard people talk about "the new church", that was built in 1350. :whistle: :roll:

burkbuilds · 03-31-2010, 10:47 AM

Yes Alan, old is relative, and in the States 100 years is old for a house, especially in this area since Sherman burned everything in his path during the Civil War (1860's)

Water Warrior 2 · 03-31-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Maggie

wow! The veranda on the purple house is where I want to be.

Maggie, you may want to get acclimatized first. There is a reason for ceiling fans on the varandas.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-31-2010, 02:10 PM

Beautiful homes but the cost of maintenance, upgrades and taxes would be almost overwhelming.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-31-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by burkbuilds

These old homes ......... were built between 1875 and 1920

Old? To us, 1920 is called "pre war". Old is like 1100 AD. I've even heard people talk about "the new church", that was built in 1350. :whistle: :roll:

Alantf, you will have to forgive us North Americans, most of us only relate to New Age history. Occasionally we need a reminder that we are still young compared to your neck of the woods.

dhgeyer · 03-31-2010, 03:12 PM

There are houses not 50 miles from here that go back to the 1600's. Not Europe old, but old for the USA.

patrick_777 · 03-31-2010, 09:47 PM

Tulsa's oldest house was built in 1885. We're young here.

http://randomdafydd.blogspot.com/2008/1 ... house.html

03-31-2010, 01:03 AM	#1
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Old Houses in Marietta Georgia I've been riding past these houses almost every week for a while now and I finally stopped and took some time to really admire them and take a few snapshots. These old homes in Marietta, Georgia (just North of Atlanta) were built between 1875 and 1920, and all are on the same street in the downtown area. I've always enjoyed the architecture of these older homes and as a long time home builder I appreciate the amount of skill and time it takes to create the detail you see in these homes. A few of these are ready for a little maintenance but all in all they are extremely well kept up. I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I did. It was a beautiful day, temps in the 60's and a nice break after a two hour ride. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2010, 01:31 AM	#2
Maggie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 135	Re: Old Houses in Marietta Georgia wow! The veranda on the purple house is where I want to be.
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03-31-2010, 02:36 AM	#3
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Old Houses in Marietta Georgia Maggie, it does look like a nice place to sit back and enjoy some nice "refreshments". Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2010, 10:47 AM	#5
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Old Houses in Marietta Georgia Yes Alan, old is relative, and in the States 100 years is old for a house, especially in this area since Sherman burned everything in his path during the Civil War (1860's) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Old Houses in Marietta Georgia Beautiful homes but the cost of maintenance, upgrades and taxes would be almost overwhelming.
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03-31-2010, 03:12 PM	#9
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03-31-2010, 09:47 PM	#10
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Old Houses in Marietta Georgia Tulsa's oldest house was built in 1885. We're young here. http://randomdafydd.blogspot.com/2008/1 ... house.html __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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