Preservation in Mississippi
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"Glen Auburn" by JuralMS (Flickr)
Glen Auburn, Natchez – (1875) Mississippi’s greatest remaining Second Empire structure. Due to the aftereffects of the Civil War, very few substantial Second Empire structures were constructed in Mississippi. Of the few that were constructed, Glen Auburn is possibly the only one that could be classified as a mansion. Many of the features originally constructed in 1875 for Christian Schwartz are still present, including the decorative ironwork around the roof, roof brackets, and stone quoins. Glen Auburn also occupies a central location on the edge of Natchez’s business district.
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Very nice. I wish it had a little more color, but it is very pleasing to the eye, and I am not a big fan of Second Empire.
It is not uncommon in Ohio, but not nearly as popular as Italianate. I have a few posted on my website at http://www.house-design-coffee.com/second-empire-house.html but none as impressive as this.
Posted by Joffre Essley | December 23, 2011, 11:07 amI do not know if this is the original paint color scheme for the house but I bet if any one knows the Historic Natchez Foundation would know.
Thank you for sharing the link! The “one story” mansards are a favorite of mine for their uniqueness.
Posted by Thomas Rosell | December 23, 2011, 2:08 pm