As usual the Holiday Home Tour in Fourth Ward was magical and one of Charlotte’s most special Holiday events. I am always amazed when I do this tour how enchanting it truly is.
Somehow every year it has so many delightful visual and sensual sights, sounds and smells in that eight or ten square block area, accessible, walkable and so much fun. Of all the events I cover during the Holiday Season I so look forward to the Fourth Ward Tour.
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| Art at McKeithen Residence |
This year, the new addition to the tour was the McKeithen Residence at 324 West Ninth Street.
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| Chandelier at McKeithen |
In years past the McKeithen home hosted the Charlotte Bronze Handbell Players on the front porch and visitors did not have access. This year however we toured this home in awe of the owners’ extraordinary art collection displayed throughout. The McKeithen family sponsors a gallery at the Mint Museum Uptown Charlotte.
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| McKeithen parlor |
The Phillips Residence, one of the few remaining residences in its original location in Fourth Ward, was built in 1903 with eleven foot ceilings. Muddy River Distillery was serving rum drinks to visitors on the New Orleans themed third floor. We are invited to tour the distillery and will be reporting on that later in this blog.
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| Stairway with rum at the top |
The Lee Residence at 316 West was moved from Graham Street. It is totally at home in its present location.
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| Kitchen at the Lee Residence |
There were eight fabulous residences and seven restaurants offering tastes and tidbits for your enjoyment, it is truly a beautiful experience to share with family and friends.
So many stories, so much history. Newcomers to Charlotte will love exploring the history of this magical neighborhood that expresses who we are, where we came from, and what we are about even today, giving them an insight into the community they are now a part of. See you next year.
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