The Historic Samuel Brownlee House was built in 1848.
A lovely view from the verandah
A closer look at where the back of the original structure meets the addition built in 1967.
This shot highlights the addition and the garage.
BEFORE: This courtyard will be restructured to accommodate a handicap accessible ramp that will run alongside the steps that are in the foreground.
AFTER: The completed handicap accessible ramp.
This plaque on the back of the original structure indicates that the house is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Looking closely, the faint outline of a doorway that once led to the kitchen is visible.
A rear view of the house
BEFORE: One of the house's most beautiful features is its staircase.
AFTER: The downstairs entry hall and grand staircase.
BEFORE: The dining room on the main floor
BEFORE: Natural light fills the front parlor and dining room thanks to these tall windows.
IN PROGRESS: The dining room on the first floor is ready for finishing touches.
BEFORE: While still useable, the current kitchenette did not fit with the period in which the home was built. Plans are in place to donate some of the cabinets to Habitat for Humanity's ReStore.
IN PROGRESS: The kitchenette was removed, the floors restored, and the room is painted and ready to be furnished.
IN PROGRESS: Another view of the restored kitchen ready for furnishing.
BEFORE: A parlor on the main floor
IN PROGRESS: The parlor on the main floor is ready for finishing touches.
The Stouts also donated this striking mahogany board room table and 13 Chippendale-style chairs to the Foundation. Beyond the table, the music room is visible.
BEFORE: The fourth main-level room of the original house
IN PROGRESS: The music room is ready for furnishing.
BEFORE: A closer look at the fireplace
IN PROGRESS: A closer look at the fireplace.
This is an interior shot of where the house meets the addition.
BEFORE: Part of the addition that was built in 1967.
AFTER: The finished room
BEFORE: Two more windows, facing the courtyard, provide additional natural light.
AFTER: The room is now ready to host a meeting.
BEFORE: The detail work on the stairs can be seen on all three flights.
AFTER: The refinished staircase and trim.
BEFORE: The hallway on the second floor
AFTER: A shot of the finished hallway
BEFORE: An upstairs room located at the back of the house
AFTER: A shot of the finished room
AFTER: A shot of the finished room
BEFORE: The second floor room at the front of the house
AFTER: A shot of the finished room
BEFORE: The second floor room at the front of the house
AFTER: A shot of the finished room
BEFORE: The second upstairs room at the front of the house
AFTER: A finished shot of the room
BEFORE: Another view of the room
AFTER: A shot of the finished room
BEFORE: The third floor
AFTER: The third floor is ready to host meetings and seminars.