Most of us know of Meridian’s National Register-listed museum house Merrehope. Today’s Before and After is actually an After and Before, showing what Merrehope looked like in the 1880s and before the major renovation and additions of the turn of the 20th century. According to the National Register nomination and the Merrehope website, this 1880s appearance was itself a second-generation appearance, having evolved from an 1850s cottage. The house is open for tours–for hours, check out the Merrehope website for more information.
Merrehope, Meridian, MS. Used with permission, copyright deepfriedkudzu.com (http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepfriedkudzu/76558674/)
"Merrehope" before it was "Merrehope" as seen in the 1888 Meridian City Directory.
Categories: Architectural Research, Historic Preservation
Preservation in Mississippi 
Interesting. I like the old house a lot better…
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I think the first remodel is a more complete design, then just the addition of the portico that happened in the second remodel.
Its not the worst addition of a classical portico to an Italianate house Ive seen….
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Tut, tut. “Young minds, fresh ideas. Be tolerant!”
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Old Bentonia High building demolished
http://www.yazooherald.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2236:old-bentonia-high-building-demolished&catid=43:news&Itemid=1
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What a beautiful house!
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My grandfather Lloyd lived there!
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I am Alice Lloyd Lambert, my Grandfather George Lloyd lived there.
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