What Would The Front Porch Looked Like Back In 1920
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I think there should be a railing. Also, porch furniture should move- swing, rocker, table on wheels etc.
This is a beautiful house. You can use Dixie Belle Paint inside and outside to revamp this older home into a modern masterpiece.
I can't see the details, but is that asbestos siding or cedar shakes? I think that would have to be addressed first as asbestos is hazardous waste and needs to be professionally removed. But, yes a ornate railing and beef up the posts (maybe) with some corbels.
Whatever you do with the rest of the porch, I hope you'll paint the ceiling "haint blue," that lovely light blue-green that's supposed to protect those in the house from restless spirits. It's not only good luck, it's also on trend. Sherwin Williams "Rainwashed" is a lovely color.
The house is gorgeous, I would research "porches from the 1920's" on-line and download photos of porches you love. Then I would pick out the features you love and would work with your house. I would do it little by little until it is exactly the way you want it. It is too hard to give advice from this one photo and you want it perfect so doing research is what I would do.
i love the house and I love porches so i would prob go large... any chance of looking st old town records to see if pics
Definitely a porch railing!
Take a look at these images for inspiration:
https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=670&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=1920%27s+queen+anne+house&oq=1920%27s+queen+anne+house&gs_l=psy-ab.3...3390.4067.0.4176.6.6.0.0.0.0.179.347.0j2.2.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..4.0.0.E0NPk9kIUpE#imgrc=1phuPl3KeKecyM:
I know you will
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I would look for old photos or some type of historical description of your beautiful home.....
I'm new but so far I like it š
Ohhhh Benttree79,'ve spent so many hours trying to find old archived pictures of this house or descriptions my fanny feels like it has formed to this chair!! The only thing I have found is the description and I think it was 5 pictures from 1979 from when it was being submitted to be registered for the Historical Records. And the pictures from 1979 show some sparse, unkept hedging around the house and in front of the porch and there was three lawn chairs on the porch. It shows a big AC unit right in the big middle of the bay windows. (The wiring has all been redone since 1979, now there is no electrical outlet by the bay windows). I was thinking about putting some kind of greenery around the house and in front of the porch, but I've been told coral snakes are bad in this area and so are black widow and brown recluse spiders. I think I want to go with some kind of shrubbery that produces some kind of pretty blooms every year, you know. Not some plain bushy hedge. And NO AC units are going into the Bay Windows, the Christmas tree, yes..lol. I will be taking myself to the courthouse to see what they have on the house, hoping I get lucky.
I hate to sound like Captain Obvious, however, I can't help but wonder if you have checked the attic? Oftentimes, previous occupants leave things behind and pictures is one of them, if they do.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Anne_style_architecture_in_the_United_States
This is a good site. The less ornate ones are further down on the page.
http://househome.club/homestyle/Queen-anne-style-homes-pictures.html
https://www.wentworthstudio.com/historic-styles/queen-anne/
here's some porch references... https://www.pinterest.com/pin/274649277251087965/?lp=true
https://www.google.com/search?q=pictures+of+1920s+porch&client=opera&hs=7Da&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiO-O7Gvt3VAhXoi1QKHR9OCmUQ7AkIQg&biw=1366&bih=629#imgrc=_
https://www.google.com/search?q=restoring+1920s+porch+ceiling&client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiTjuazyt3VAhWng1QKHd8tACkQ7AkINg&biw=1366&bih=629
Did you see this pic?... http://nr_shpo.okstate.edu/shpopic.asp?id=80003254
data.... http://nr_shpo.okstate.edu/nhrpdfs/80003254.pdf
http://genealogytrails.com/oka/atoka/bios2.html
Beautiful, I would suggest doing the porch around the side too almost an l shape from the door and up on the right side. Will really add more space for those lovely swing set and beautiful wicker chairs.
Here is a site for you
https://sweetsorghumliving.com/tag/1920-front-porch-ideas/
I have not read all of the comments on here, but just thought of something...if the house is on the Historical Register, can you paint and renovate any way you please or do you have to follow certain colors and styles to restore it to its original look? You may want to check that out before you do anything...
I hadn't noticed if you mentioned if you did any research at you local library. Since the original owner was a Judge one would think his building a house may have made the newspaper,
First of all, congratulations, and I am sooo jealous! It is beautiful and I hope you have many years of happiness and peace in your new home !
I would plant a nice row of Marigolds, they repel snakes
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/313774299017728632/
http://www.slayallpest.com/others/snakes/how-to-get-rid-of-snakes-repellent-products/
https://www.google.com/search?q=pictures+of+different+species+of+marigolds&client=opera&hs=XJ7&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj2jqqumOHVAhVqwVQKHeJ7DOsQ7AkIYg&biw=1366&bih=629
Well have fun redoing your new Victorian house, I used to do this when I was young and working my way through art school. Working on Victorians was always my favorite. I especially loved all the ornate wall papers and restoring all that fabulous woodwork, and lighting fixtures. Keep us posted when your are doing your projects.
If the house is on the historical register they should have pictures of the house back in the day also some communities offer grants to homeowners for fixing up historical home, try city clerk for pictures or the oldest living person in the neighborhood for pictures
Your home is still on Zillow. What a nice interior. LOVE the stained glass!
The kitchen's a little odd, isn't it?
Have you tried the local newspaper archives, the Oklahoma Historical Society or the Atoka County Historical Society for photos of the home? The Atoka Historical Society published a book (with pictures) called Tales of Atoka County Heritage that might be helpful. If you can't view the book at the Society, give the local library a try.
Here are some archives about Judge Ralls: https://okhistory.cuadra.com/starweb3/l.skca-catalog/servlet.starweb3
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/719WJJ9VJcL.jpg
Here is a pic of our old porch.
What an exquisitely beautiful house! When you're done it will be the queen of the neighborhood. If you have the time at Christmas, I'm sure there are many of us who would LOVE to see a photo of your Christmas tree in the bay window.
Good luck!
Oh wow, living on the coast I'm sure is beautiful!! I'm going to be working to get the hummingbirds to come back. Hubby and I love to sit and watch the hummingbirds, its like therapeutic. There were at one time 4 other types of fruit trees on the property, I don't know if they were just chopped down for the hell of it or if they got damaged/blown away in the normal tornadic weather we get here, but more fruit trees will be planted to go along with the peach tree that's already here. The magnolia trees are plentiful on the property and are beautiful in bloom.
I'm too old to be totally off the grid and due to Oklahoma heat and health issues I have to have the AC in the summers or I cannot breathe. LOL, yeah, living off the grid is definitely a lot of work. I have never been to Canada, but I'm betting its gorgeous and jaw dropping in some places. Then outright frigid in others..and then just like the US in most places. Maybe one of these days I will get up that way and see what Canada is all about.
Flowering shrubs is what I'm wanting to plant around the house and porch, the ones that are easy to take care of and that Oklahoma heat wont kill. I'm thinking azaleas was one that my dad used to grow tons of.
I hope you don't mind, but I clicked your name and am following you. That way if I have any flower questions or wall paper questions I can just shoot you a message.
Hello! What a gorgeous home! Hope this helps you out. You will want to add a railing and some fresh whit paint, I attached a gorgeous image to inspire you!
If you want to be authentic to your area go to a local museum and check out pictures of homes from that time.