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The front of this beauty is nearly hidden from view by two tremendous Blue Spruce trees. The closer you get to the front porch, the larger those trees grow. This could be a mountain version of Downton Abbey. I fantasize about some wonderful old parties that may have been held at this mansion...mountain style.
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Alas, this lovely lady has long been abandoned and is showing her age and lack of attention. Last year, a vagrant started a fire in the back of the house and nearly burned it to the ground. It looks like the last time someone had a party...it was Christmas. I don't know the year, but they had lights stapled to her clapboard and gingerbread front posts. This is "Blue Spruce."
I need to look up that history professor at Appalachian State and get the rest of the story...I'm hoping it's a doozie.