Saving a historic farmstead

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Gregg and Molly Van Lue take credit for the restoration of the Manning Gin Farm, which was the hub of a prosperous cotton plantation from 1904 to 1945. Forty acres, the main house and 16 outbuildings remain. The farm has been recognized as a historic place and designated as a Georgia Centennial Farm.

Author: Hallam, Linda
History, Historic sites, Georgia, Historic farms, Cotton gins and ginning, Cotton gins

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Jewel in the garden

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A greenhouse shed in the middle of a garden serves as a workplace for gardeners Robert and Maggie Svenson. Designed by Blake and Vagnone, the structure is made of cedar and glass to function as greenhouse and storage shed.

Author: Hallam, Linda
Greenhouses, Storage sheds

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Dining in outdoor comfort

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A screened porch also doubles as an outdoor living and dining room. The porch maintains traditional features such as a vaulted ceiling and beaded board interior wall. It is a cozy place, with unique railing design.

Author: Hallam, Linda
Porches

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Subjects list: Design and construction
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