Thursday, March 10, 2011

Bird

A bird at St. John River....

The Putnam House, Circa 1891

This mural is painted on the site of the original building. The elegant, prestigious hotel once encompassed the entire city block.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Marjorie Rawlings Home

 Mrs. Rawling living room, notice the half door on the closet, that is where she would stash her "moonshine", yes she love it.
Marjorie Rawlings did most of her writing on her front screened porch, working at her typewriter set on a round table built by her first husband, Charles Rawlings.

Inside the Tenants House



This is a restored tenant house that was nestled between woods and grove. It was the home of many who worked for Rawlings including the Mickens family and Idella Parker.

Tenant House

Rawlings stories provide vivid accounts of the role her employees, In exchange for thier work, tenants were given a place to live, food and a small salary.

Marjorie Rawlings Histotic State Park

This was taken in the barn on Marjorie Rawlings land, she is the author of "Cross Creek". The Barn was the center of activity on the farm.