Right ahead, you’ll see two homes-one with a deep porch shaded by low trees, and the other standing taller with cheerful red awnings and a wide, welcoming front porch; this is right within the heart of the East Old Town Historic District.
Imagine wandering these blocks over a century ago-horse-drawn carriages would rumble past, while neighbors exchanged the latest news from their stoops. The district stretches from NW Church Street to NW Wilson Street and fills 30 whole acres with 37 proud, old buildings. Each house here has its own personality, whether sporting the proud columns of Greek Revival style or the craftsman’s touch of sturdy bungalows. As you stroll by, picture yourself admiring the handiwork of builders who took pride in every hand-carved banister and every artfully sloping roof. The funny thing is, some houses seem serious and stately, while others look like they’re ready for a porch party on a Saturday night. That’s the magic-layer upon layer of stories packed into these cozy lots, ties to families and eras long gone. And yet, as you admire these porches and lawns, you’re walking the very same paths they did, sharing in their everyday joys and the occasional minor drama-like the time Mr. Jenkins lost his hat and insisted a possum stole it!
