summerville postVolume 22, No. 1 October 1998

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL FALL TOUR OF HOMESOctober 24th and 25th, 1998

sponsored by theSUMMERVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Months of planning and behind-the-scenes activity by homeowners and volunteers alike will culminate in ourAssociation’s twenty-second showing of its Tour of Homes. Your neighbors have been particularly generous thisyear, 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’sprincipal fund-raising activity and enables the Association to continue in its efforts to enhance and improve ourneighborhood. Second, it offers each of us the opportunity to participate in a range of activities over the course ofthe weekend and, in doing so, to renew acquaintances with our neighbors and to meet those new to theneighborhood. If you have never gone on the Tour, or participated in or viewed the Saturday morning parade, orvolunteered to assist with the Tour, you are strongly encouraged to do so – otherwise you’ll never know how muchfun it really is.

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

We look forward to seeing you on the Tour!

Mary Hill Gary and Martha RowellTour Chairs

SNA Welcomes New Neighbors!The new year brought a newidea to help the SNA meet newneighbors. If you know of afamily or person moving intoSummerville, phone Melanie

Larsen (736-2356). She will soon be ringing theirdoorbell to deliver a “welcome basket” from theSNA. We would not want to leave anyone out, soplease notify Melanie any time you see a SOLD signon your street. Let’s be great neighbors!

Church of the GoodShepherd Evensong

Summerville residents, friends and tour-goers areinvited to attend a festive service of Evensong offeredby the Good Shepherd Choir. Under the direction ofJim Nord, the close to the 1998 Summerville Tour ofHomes will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25.This historic service has been an integral part ofworship in the Episcopal Church since the beginningof Anglicanism in the 16th century, inspiring countlesssingers, worshippers, composers, and preachers.

The Rev. Robert Fain will officiate at the servicetaken from the 1893 Book of Common Prayers. Thisprayer book was used for the re-consecration of thechurch in 1898, following a fire in February, 1896.The Church of the Good Shepherd was dedicated in1869.

A reception, hosted by the church, will follow theservice. All Summerville residents and tour-goers areinvited to attend.

As fall approaches, we look forward to celebrating October byattending and participating in the 22nd Summerville Tour of Homes.The Tour Chairs, Mary Hill Gary and Martha Rowell, have done aspectacular job in making this year’s Tour exceed everyone’s expecta-tions. I encourage everyone to volunteer your time in helping withthis event and to visit the homes on the Tour. This event affords anexcellent opportunity to meet new friends, renew old friendships, andjust plain meet your neighbors! We must also remind ourselves thatthe families who own and live in each of these beautiful homes haveinvited us to be their guests and share their home with them for thisevent. They are greatly appreciated.

We are often asked what the Neighborhood Association doesand what happens to the dues paid by members and funds earnedfrom the Tour. The Summerville Neighborhood Association (SNA)was formed in an effort to protect the neighborhood from demolitionand infringement of non-residential and high density housing in a pre-dominantly residential and historic neighborhood. This mission iscontinued today and the results of this long-term effort is a neighbor-hood which is intact and predominantly residential, with a mix ofsmall, medium, and large homes. Many homes have actually beenreconverted from apartments to their original single-family use.

Most of the homes are qualified as historic properties due to thedate of construction and the quality of design. Property values haveconsistently increased over the last 22 years and the neighborhood isknown for its attractive character, historical roots, and a place toachieve one’s dreams of family and home in a secure environment.This has required a delicate balance between historic preservationand meeting the changing needs of families living in our neighbor-hood. Homes built shortly after the turn of the century have under-gone many improvements. By participating in the Tour, you can seehow this has been achieved.

During the last two years, Augusta State University has requestedinvolvement, feedback, and representation from the Association indeveloping a Campus Master Plan to redesign the campus for presentand future growth. This has been achieved through understandingand respecting the needs of the neighborhood, and gratefully, in acooperative environment, in working with the neighborhood inachieving the goals and needs of the University. This historicrelationship between our organizations has at times been contentious.This is a dramatic change in the relationship between the Universityand the Summerville Neighborhood Association, brought aboutthrough inspired and visionary leadership of both organizations.

The funds received by SNA provide for our continued operationsthrough various committee activities and functions to deliver thefollowing services (just to name a few): Summerville Post and Post-Script newsletters, Summerville tour and associated special events,picnic in Hickman Park, Ice Cream Social, Christmas Tree Lighting atASU, Neighborhood Watch Program, Neighborhood Walking Tour,Educational Scholarships at ASU, Neighborhood Safety Programs,Quarterly Membership meetings, Historic Design Guidelines, supportfor improvements to Appleby Library, Monte Sano ElementarySchool, and Hickman Park, and tree replacement/replantingprograms.

We value the continued support of all the SNA Board members,past, present, and future. We also appreciate the enthusiasm andefforts of the volunteers, who serve both on the SNA board and theeight standing committees which deliver to our neighborhood theservices indicated and a whole lot more! Please consider serving onone of the committees and ultimately on the Board of Directors. Fivemembers 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 nobetter way than by making this commitment of your time. Don’t justtalk 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 ourneighborhood.

Robert L. Mauldin

President’s ReportSummerville Neighborhood AssociationBOARD OF DIRECTORS

OfficersRobert 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 CommitteesFinance:

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 AlexandersonStewart Flanagin

1998 Tour of Homes:Mary Hill Gary, Co-ChairMartha Rowell, Co-Chair

Augusta Recreation and ParksHickman Park – 965 Hickman Road

Robbie Martin – Coordinator

LOUD CROWDStarting September 14, 1998

for ages K - 5 – Fee: $30.00 per monthMonday through Friday – 3 to 6 p.m.

Hickman Park is offering a supervised recreational programfor school age children during after school hours. Childrenwill enjoy organized games like kickball and volleyball andcraft activities.

Call now to register 738-2031.

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

Summerville Neighborhood Association sends

Special Thanks toTom Hauffe and the Partridge Inn

for generously accommodatingthe homeowners during the Tour.

Christmas Tree LightingScheduled

To herald the Christmas season, Augusta StateUniversity and the Summerville and Sand HillsNeighborhood Associations will hold the annualTree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4,1998, at 6:00 PM at the tree in front of theMaxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

A visit from Santa is anticipated if everyone hasbeen good. This is an experience not to be missedand refreshments will be served. Please join yourneighbors for this special time.

Sharpening Your Professional Image8:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Information 737-1604

RAPReturning Adult Program – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Information 737-1632

Campus TourInformation 737-1631

Open HouseAcademic Departments

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

Student Government Association andJaguarActivities BoardSpecial events for students

Washington HallInformation 737-1608

Annual Alumni AssociationBarbecue and Celebration of A Day

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.University Quadrangle

$10.00 adults, $8.00 studentsPerformances by the Jammin Jags,University Jazz band and choirTicket information 737-1759

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1. 712 Hickman Road – David and Peggy Bees2. 2104 Gardner Street – Billy and Sandra Lynn3. 1215 Hickman Road – Bob and Lisa Gerardot4. 2210 Richmond Avenue – Ed and Martha Crosland5. 1545 Whitney Street – Randy Lambeth6. 1433 Glenn Avenue – Cheryl Beck7. 1440 Highland Avenue – James and DeAnn Brooks8. 2426 McDowell Street – David and Jayne Bytell9. 1209 Stovall Street – Mariah Cable10. 2322 Kings Way – Mary Lou and Hank Garren11. 1301 Anthony Road – Bill and Barbara Stenstrom12. 2155 Kings Way – Will and Kelly Garrett13. 2237 Pickens Road – Rick and Robin Allen14. 918 Johns Road – Jim and Connie Harris� 1005 Milledge Road – Augusta Woman’s Club

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Partridge InnBuild your own sandwich atthe Deli Buffet, enjoy soup orthe P.I.’s signature chili, gorgeon a homemade chocolatechip cookie, and have tea orcoffee, all for $7.95 plus tax.Just show your Tour ticket.

Originally the home of George L Lombard,founder of Lombard Iron Works, this grandresidence was one of the first major achievementsof noted architect Willis Irvin. Built in l9l8, thehouse is designed in the Italian Renaissance style.The tan brick exterior is detailed wıth abalustraded porch, colossal Ionic pilasters, a lowhipped tile roof supported by brackets, andbeautiful window surrounds varying from thepedimented living room window to the archedwindows of the solarium. The interior featuresmany details also consistent with the style,including a beautiful wrought iron stair rail (atribute to Mr. Lombard), magnificent stonefireplaces, glazed tile trim in the solarium, and anintricate 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 formerresidence, located on Hickman Road, was featured on the 1990 Tour of Homes. Never believing that they could leave theirhome on Hickman Road, into which they had expended so much effort, and their wonderful neighbors there, the Lynnspurchased 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 theirdaughter, Mary Hannah, had her tonsils removed. Its renovation has since occupied much of their time and, in their ownwords, 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 gateincorporating features from the front door and staircase, and have stripped and repainted the outside trim. Remaining to beaccomplished are plans for renovating and restructuring the kitchen and pantry areas, adding a deck, renovating theapartment located to the rear of the grounds, and converting the full basement to an exercise area, playroom, craft room, andworkshop. Sandra and Billy, Mary Hannah, sons Davidson and John Paul, and assorted pets have much to be proud of andmuch to look forward to in the restoration and improvement of this Summerville treasure.

2 2104 Gardner StreetBilly and Sandra Lynn

This distinguished cottage is a single storyColonial Revival home, with its distinctive brickveneer, pilastered door surround, and front facinggable. The style is both simple and formal, accent-ed by lovely landscaping and attention to detail.

Returning to Peggy’s hometown of Augustafrom Santa Cruz, California, in 1988, David,Peggy, and daughter, Marcy, became the fourthfamily to occupy this attractive home located,coincidentally, on the same street as Peggy’sparents’ home. Built in 1950 by Boots and BlancheDunham for his family and his mother, the homethen contained separate and complete livingquarters 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 ofthe 1963 Granada Hills, California, Little League World Series champions), has applied his talents to the Bees’ home. Thebrick exterior, painted white at the time of the home’s acquisition, has been sandblasted to give it its present look. Thehardwood floors have been refinished throughout. The paneling in the living and dining rooms, originally a darkly-shellackedknotty pine, has been lightly pickled. The original kitchen has been enlarged by knocking out the wall separating it from themother-in-law suite’s kitchen, and now features an attractive island, built-in appliances, and tile work, including painted tilesby 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 arecontinuously 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 theyhave stripped and refinished. Also notable are miniatures, collected by David’s mother, Betty, as a young girl and continuingto the present.

1 712 Hickman RoadDavid and Peggy Bees

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

The Gerardot home, believed to have beenbuilt in 1919, is a classic Summerville Crafts-man cottage with a full width front porch on araised brick base featuring thickset taperedcolumns on piers. The side gabled roof withbrackets supporting the deep eaves, the hippeddormer, the groupings of double hung windowswith a distinctive pattern in the upper sash anda single paned lower sash, the glass front door with a transom and sidelights, and the boxed bay window in the dining roomare 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 beamceilings, 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 combinationof family photos, mementos, and eclectic reading material. In each downstairs bedroom, a surprise is revealed, a full bathtucked 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 masterbedroom, bath, and an adjacent study, all part of the refinished attic. The risers on the stairs and the flooring upstairs are alltongue in groove heart pine roof decking from an old cotton warehouse, while the risers on the six steps at the top of thestaircase were custom cut from an old farmhouse floor by a friend. If you have ever wondered how old and new can mingleamicably under one roof, stop by 1215 Hickman Road.

1215 Hickman RoadBob and Lisa Gerardot3

When Ed and Martha Crosland returned toAugusta eight years ago, they never dreamed theywould buy a home on the same street on whichMartha’s parents were living when she was bornand on which Martha’s grandparents also lived. TheCrosland’s children – daughter Owen, 15, and sonMichael, 10 – are thus the fourth generation toreside on this Summerville street.

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

The Croslands were fortunate to acquire their home from Keith and Lillian Howard after the Howards had completelyremodeled 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, andupdates to the dining room and master suite. Owen’s bedroom reflects the combination of utility and individuality required fortoday’s teen. Michael’s room is bright and cheerful with a nod toward a nautical theme. Bold colors and refinished hardwoodfloors 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 favoritegathering spot for the entire family. The iron gate adds a special touch to the garden – it was personally designed to containthe Crosland coat of arms.

4 2210 Richmond AvenueEd and Martha Crosland

5 1545 Whitney StreetRandy Lambeth

Home to Augusta artist Randy Lambeth,this double front gabled cottage has severaldistinguishing Craftsman features, including itsclassic Craftsman front porch, Arts and Craftsinspired door, and window groupings of twonarrow windows flanking one wide doublehung window. Mr. Lambeth’s color palette ofwarm yellow stucco, soft blue trim, anddazzling aquamarine porch ceiling hint at thedelights to be found inside.

Built in 1919 by the Gleason family, thecottage later housed several large families. Inthe late 1930’s, the attic was converted tosecond story living space to accommodate theoverflow. A large upstairs deck was addedsome ten years ago.

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

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

This cross-gabled Craftsman cottage,believed to have been built in about 1912,features many lovely details, such as the gable-roofed front porch with faux half timbering,brackets at the eaves, and square half columnson 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 housealso add to the home’s character. But it isCheryl’s additions of cheerful yellow, white,and blue paint, her delightful cottage land-scaping, and her attention to detail that makethe home irresistible.

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

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

6 1433 Glenn AvenueCheryl Beck

The Brooks’ cottage is a true exampleof a home resurrected after barely escapingthe wrecking ball. The house has beenupdated and modernized, but still retainsmuch of its early 20th century charm,including its Craftsman front porch withtapered square columns on raised bases, itsfront door with a transom and sidelights,and its paired double-hung windows withstylized muntins in the top sash.

Summerville residents heaved a collec-tive sigh of relief when James and DeAnnrescued this early l900’s cottage fromdemolition. It has since been moved backand away from its original location at thecorner of Highland and Central Avenuesand placed on a solid foundation. In a serious state of dilapidation when purchased by the Brooks, the home has undergonemajor restoration efforts.

James has monitored all of the restoration work, doing much of it himself. Rotten exterior wood that could not besalvaged 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 andJames have graciously allowed it to be included on the current Tour to provide a more accurate portrait of what can beachieved in transforming an all-but-abandoned structure into a wonderful and inviting home.

7 1440 Highland AvenueJames & DeAnn Brooks

The Bytell home, built in 1918, is aCraftsman cottage made charming by theattention to detail. The stucco facade is set offby the distinctive red tin roof, having theappearance of clay tile, wıth its oversizedgabled dormer with three part arched win-dows. The front door and the side porch areaccented with oversized brackets, and group-ings of casement windows complete thebungalow effect.

While previous owners had added kitchencabinets and tiles and converted the upstairsfrom attic to living space, the Bytells havefound much to occupy their time sinceacquiring the home in 1996. A bathroom hasbeen added to the upstairs living space. Theexposed eaves on the exterior have beenrestored. French doors opening from thedining room and kitchen to the deck and tothe front porch have been installed. Thekitchen 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 intothe design of their deck and pergola, creating an “outdoor” room effect. The gardens surrounding the home were designed bythe Bytells specifically to attract and accommodate the numerous birds and butterflies which now grace the gardens. A pondis 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 tocontinuing its renovation and restoration.

8 2426 McDowell StreetDavid and Jayne Bytell

9Mariah was raised in Summerville, and it is

little wonder that she returned to the area topurchase her first home in July, 1997. Thissimple brick cottage, built in the mid-1930’s, ismade special by its Craftsman detailing. Theinviting front porch features paired columnswith trellis trim between, an unusual wood frontdoor flanked by small stained glass windows,and brackets at the eaves. Three of the originalfour fireplaces in the home are intact and inworking order.

From her use of bold and rich colors andfabrics throughout her home, you might guessthat Mariah is an interior designer. She has aspecial love of antiques, and most of theantique furniture in the home was inheritedfrom family members.

Mariah’s kitchen and den are accented with knotty pine paneling. The fender in the den fireplace was brought back fromEngland in 1973 by Mariah’s parents. It is over 130 years old and is her favorite piece. Mariah purchased the dining roomchandelier several years ago in North Carolina. Recently, she has had it wired for electricity. The middle bathroom contains afooted 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 fromthe home’s original patio and is about 12 inches thick.

1209 Stovall StreetMariah Cable

10 2322 Kings WayMary Lou andHank Garren

The Garren home is an early and elaborateversion of the Craftsman style that was tobecome so popular in Summerville in the1920’s and 30’s. Built in 1911, it is remi-niscent of the Shingle style houses popular inthe northeast with its stone base and chimneyand shingle exterior. The windows are narrow,tall double hung windows in groups of threewhich complement the heavy wood front door.The front porch, with its tapered Craftsmancolumns supporting stylized arches, is anextension of the shady, cool street – a welcomeretreat in the middle of a hot Augusta summerafternoon.

The house had been rental property for anumber of years when Hank and Mary Lou purchased it in 1966. With their four daughters, the Garrens worked together tomake 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 improvementsadapting the house to their changed needs and circumstances. The open kitchen and sun room provide a wonderful settingfor 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 theperfect backdrop for family antiques, works by local artists, and, in the dining room, a collection of Blue Willow china. TheGarren home exemplifies how yesterday’s modest cottage can become today’s thoroughly modernized and updated homeconsistent with the preservation of its historical integrity.

The home of Bill and Barbara Stenstrom,built in 1918, is a charming example of SpanishColonial Revival style, an eclectic style wellsuited to the hot Augusta climate. The archedwood entry, arched and circle windows, stuccowalls, gabled clay tile roof, and curved wingwalls create the exotic feeling of a Mediterra-nean home. The Stenstroms have skillfullyadded features that further enhance theSpanish/Mexican architecture, such as thewalled entry court complete with an archedentry gate, an arched carport detailed withvigas, and the use of vibrant colors at thewindows and trim.

The home, when purchased by the Sten-stroms in 1993, had a wonderful past and anuncertain 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 laygutted 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 doorsurrounds, 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 tofurnishings 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 theeffect of a home that is a world away, yet only several yards from Central Avenue.

11 1301 Anthony RoadBill and BarbaraStenstrom

2155 Kings WayWill and Kelly Garrett12

It was the only house they looked at, butthey knew it was perfect for them. One yearago, Dr. Will Garrett and his wife, Kelly, movedback to his home town of Augusta fromCharlottesville, Virginia, where they had spenttwo years in a dependency on a horse farm inCobham. Now it was time for a more in-townsetting.

The Garrett’s 1925 Craftsman cottage,“barely on the Hill,” features unique details onits exterior, such as the tiny gable that interruptsthe hipped roof and the full width porch that ispartially covered and partially piazza. Inside, theGarretts have redecorated with bold-yet-classicfeatures and interesting artwork. The arrival oftheir daughter, Adeline Grace, born shortly after the move, provided motivation for additional redecoration and modificationsto the home.

Collectors of folk art, the Garretts have furnished the cottage with works by Woodie, Howard Finster, Thomas, R. AMiller, and Tubby Brown. Of special interest is Kelly’s portrait by Atlanta artist and friend, Steve Penley, as well as a floralpainting given as a gift. Will’s study reflects his interest in and love for horses. The home also features a number of black andwhite 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 alsohas a charming guest house that is perfect for weekend vısits from family and friends.

The home of Jim and Connie Harris, builtaround 1903 by Dr. Charles Montgomery for hiswife, Jessie Scott, is detailed in the Free ClassicQueen Anne style. Its complex hipped roof,asymmetrical layout, and large double hungwindows with a single pane lower sash and unusualdiamond pattern in the upper sash make it adistinctive late Victorian house. Its single storyporch with Corinthian columns and dentil trim atthe porch and roof fascia are classical details whichbecame popular at the beginning of the 20thcentury.

Dr. Montgomery acquired the land for thehouse from his aunt, who lived next door in thehouse that is now the Appleby library The house was later divided into three apartments, then stood unoccupied for manyyears. It became dilapidated and was threatened with demolition in the late 1980’s. Fortunately, it was acquired by aconcerned Summerville resident who restored it to its former charm. In 1996, Historic Augusta selected the house for apresentation 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, detailedcolumns, and wainscoting. The blue tile on the hearth is original and was recently stripped of black paint. The beautifulpocket doors between the front hall and living room, and between the living room and dining room, are still functional. Theliving room mantle has been refinished and the hearth tiles stripped of paint. The wall cabinets located in the dining roomwere 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 guttedand rebuilt. The large glass-doored cabinet is original to the home.

918 Johns RoadJim and Connie Harris14

2237 Pickens RoadRick and Robin Allen13

This home, hidden away on a quietSummerville street, is an unusual example of atwo story Craftsman style home. Its stuccoexterior, hipped roof with deep eaves, and largedouble hung windows have an Italian flavor, butthe unusual entry porch, off center from thehouse and featuring oversized columns withtrellislike brackets, is a “modern” departure fromclassical detailing. The porte cochere also featuresthe trellis detailing and gives the house its uniquecharacter.

The Allens’ home dates from the turn of thecentury, when it was built as a winter home forOshkosh, Wisconsin, businessman Phil Sawyer. Ifyou note a similarity ın the house next door, it’sbecause 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 oakflooring 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 inthe home long enough to go through a second series of improvements. In 1996, the kitchen was again completely remodeledby 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 boxeslining one wall. On the wall in the hallway connecting the sunporch and the dining room is a fountain bearing the face of aGrecian figure - it is one of Robin’s favorite features of the home. The butler’s pantry off the kitchen holds an old ice box, azinc 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 threebedrooms, 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.

Summerville’s22nd AnnualFall Tour of Homes

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Hospitality ........................................Catherine Adams

Head Hostesses ................................C. C. D’AntignacBrigid Pursley

Parade ......................................................Brett Ardrey

Board Liaison ................................Sandra Blackwood

Advertisements ......................................Joe Landrum

Architecture ..............................................Ellen Pruitt

Transportation........................................Mike Sanders

Flowers ..................................................Tricie Scholer

Artwork................................................Donna Whaley

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

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

Advance Ticket SalesAdvance tickets are available at these locations:

Fat Man’s Forest •Fat Man’s West•Fat Man’s Mall •

NationsBank – Walton’s CornerNationsBank – Medical Center

NationsBank – EvansThe Consignment Shop – Monte Sano Avenue

Garden Magic – Surrey CenterChurch of Good Shepherd – Parsonage

Purchase tickets on Tour days at the Augusta StateUniversity Performing Arts Theatre (Tour Head-quarters), and at individual homes.

The SNA and the Tour Committee wish to thankthe following donors for their

generous contributions:Ellen Pruitt, AIA • The Frame ShoppeAttic Nook Self Storage • Fast Signs

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1998 Summerville Fall Tour of HomesSchedule of Events

S AT U R D AY, 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 AY, 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 busroute will begin at ASU’s Performing Arts Theatre and make a complete circuitof the Tour stops. Please park at ASU and ride with us. Buses will runapproximately every fifteen to twenty minutes.