Friday, April 26, 2024
The mantle above the fireplace is often a focal point in the home. With multiple fireplaces in many historic homes, the mantles are a favorite. Mantles aren’t the only decorated feature at homes presented in Granbury - A Candlelight Tour. Sidewalks are decorated, porches are decorated and even the bathrooms are decked out for Christmas. Tickets are $25 and available during the tour at Gran-bury Square Plaza. The tour began Friday and continues from 1-9 p.m. today and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
HISTORIC HOMES ON THE TOUR
■ The Granbury on West Pearl (The Hood County State Bank) 101 W. Pearl St.
This impressive red brick building was constructed in 1905 by John E. Brown for the Hood County State Bank.
■ Sellers-Morris House 503 E. Bridge St.
This 1888 Craftsman style bungalow was originally built by William Thomas Sellers.
■ J.D. Brown House 118 W. Bluff St.
The house was built in 1907 by J.D. Brown and his wife Georgia.
■ Thrash-Lander-Hiner House 201 W. Pearl St.
Granbury’s first mayor, Patrick H. Thrash, built his one story residence on this site in or around 1880. ■ The Copeland Cottage 414 E. Bridge St.
This unique little stone cottage sits on property that was purchased from T.S. Henderson in 1881 by Jesse Franklin and Jacob Nutt.
■ Lancaster House 216 W. Pearl St.
Uncovering the history of this house has been a labor of love for the present owners of “Sew Much Love,” Mark and Laurie Cohen.
■ David Lee Nutt Family Home (The Bridge Street History Center) 301 E. Bridge St.
The Nutt House, also known as “D.L. Nutt Home” was built in 1879 in its existing location.
■ Aster-Landers Building/Loft 111 E. Bridge St.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS OPEN
Twelve public buildings will be open during Gran-bury - A Candlelight Tour this weekend. The buildings are free to tour, no ticket is necessary. The following buildings will be open: ■ Bridge Street History Center 319 E. Bridge St. A Greek Revival Plantation Style home built for David Lee Nutt in 1879. The home currently houses a museum. ■ Langdon Center, Concert Hall (Nativity display) 300 E. Bridge St. This one room clapboard-style church built in 1889 was originally the First Christian Church of Gran-bury. During events hours, view the nativity display with nativity scenes from 87 countries. ■ Hood County Courthouse 133 E. Pearl St. Courthouse will be open for tours Saturday only from noon to 5 p.m. ■ Granbury Opera House 116 E. Pearl St. Built in 1886, this Italianate theatre has evolved from a small town entertainment center to a beautifully renovated theatre venue. The lobby will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
■ Jefferson Newton Nutt Doll House 421 E. Bridge St.
Museum filled with dolls from many periods of time.
■ Historic Old Jail Museum 206 N. Crockett St.
Built in 1885 and operated thru 1978; for 93 years served as the only jail of Hood County.
■ Historic Light Plant
E. Ewell and N. Brazos streets Built in 1903 and generated electricity for the city of Granbury from 1904-1955.
■ Historic Railroad Depot 109 E. Ewell St.
Built in 1914, this structure is representative of early 20th century rural train stations. Telegrapher Jim Sargent from Fort Worth will be demonstrating how messages were sent to other train stations.
■ First Presbyterian 309 W. Bridge St.
A modified Gothic-style structure built in 1896 adorned with beautiful stained glass windows and the original church bell that hangs in the steeple-topped tower.
■ Yeats-Duke Cabin 214 N. Crockett St.
Built circa 1858 built by Austin Yeats for his family. The original log cabin (oldest preserved building in Granbury) is enclosed within the exterior structure.
■ Laroe Picnic Green
On Houston Street, just north of the square.
■ Memorial Lane 561 N Travis St.
Memorial Lane contains three unique sites to remember and honor all heroes that have served as firefighters, in the military or in any law enforcement agency.
