The Cedars – Plantation Home of the Stubbs Family

This one surprised me. The above home was built by Frank P. Stubbs, Sr. on Front Street (now Riverside Drive) circa 1853. This is a very historic home. A few years after it was built, Stubbs sold part of his land next door to Judge Ludeling and he built Sycamore Hall next to it. Somewhere … Continue reading The Cedars – Plantation Home of the Stubbs Family →

Sycamore Hall Burns

What got me interested in researching today's post and next week's two posts was thumbing through the Genealogy Department's copy of Sycamore Hall by Sylvester Breard on Wednesday. I am pretty nosey by nature and in the past I have researched this building. When I don't find anything on a particular topic, sometimes months or … Continue reading Sycamore Hall Burns →

Front Street

Did you know Riverside Drive was once called Front Street? Here is a rare postcard I found showing Front Street. I don't know exactly where it was taken. From the font in the description (I have seen similar) it could have been taken around the turn of the century. I wish I could have a … Continue reading Front Street →