Sneak Peek of Wren’s Nest Interior
Jonathan Hillyer, amazing architectural photographer, recently snapped a few photos of the Wren’s Nest to mark the completion of our conservation project.
All photos are copyright Jonathan Hillyer, but if you want to use ‘em, you can ask me nicely. Here are the first four we could get our grubby little hands on:
This is the girls’ bedroom. Lillian and Mildred, pictured above the mantle, grew up being called Billie and Tommie. As I understand it, they were spoiled pretty good.
The living room was probably never this clean when Joel Chandler Harris lived here with his wife, mother, niece, 6 kids, and myriad of farm animals.
The table and chairs in the dining room came as a set from Sears for $25. Note how the ceiling is wallpapered. As I understand it, that’s kinda like buying a house today with granite countertops.
Joel Chandler Harris’ bedroom is the most famous room in the house. It’s dressed for summer because Harris passed away in July of 1908. When Mrs. Harris sold the house to the Uncle Remus Memorial Association, her stipulation was that this room not be touched, so it’s just as it was when Harris lived here.
The crib is an exception, but it is original to the home and the Harris family. In fact, it’s still used by the Harris family from time to time. When I was a wee babe, that was my crib.
Thanks again to Jonathan Hillyer for the photos. There are a few more where these came from, too.
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10 Comments to Sneak Peek of Wren’s Nest Interior
Great shots-the place looks very snazzy
Great pics!
It’s funny that we’re still required to do the bidding of a dead person… She’d never know! That whole concept is an interesting one which could open up debate, but perhaps another time.
Holy crap! The rooms look great! I need to stop by for an in person visit.
Have you read that “Dearest Chums and Partners” collection of JCH’s letters to his children? Yeah, he spoiled ‘em real good!
I was just re-reading part of that last night, HistoryJoe! Good call — it’s a great book.
Great photos of wonderful rooms. I’m looking forward to visiting one day to see for myself.
Looks fantastic. Good job!
Lovely photos of a lovely place preserving a lovely memory.
I remember visiting “The Wrens Nest” on a school class trip in the 1960′s and it was a wonderful place then. I am planning to visit with my family this weekend (especally my 11 year old daughter).
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