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Century: TannenheimTannenheim is located near Century, Florida. The town was built in 1901 by a lumberman named Alger and a landowner named Sullivan. Labor problems in Alabama caused them to choose a tract near the black settlement of Teaspoon. The mill provided the jobs, the stores, schools, housing and services.
The Victorian mansion was built in 1904. taken by Denise Daughtry
The home is constructed entirely of heart pine wood. taken by Denise Daughtry
Columns that are as wide as many of the surrounding trees flank the front door with its heavy beveled glass insets that have rippled under the weight of years. The spacious interior contains 18 rooms. taken by Denise Daughtry
There are 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, 12 fireplaces, office, parlor, study, living, dining, kitchen, utility room, and third-floor ballroom in the 7500 square foot house. taken by Denise Daughtry
The heart pine flooring is original to the house and has been lovingly restored. taken by Denise Daughtry
Heavy wooden beams reinforce the first floor ceiling. taken by Denise Daughtry
The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen and front parlour. taken by Denise Daughtry
The original kitchen has been completely refurbished. The dining room can be seen in the background. taken by Denise Daughtry
Toy Arnett, owner of Tannenheim and Bennie Barnes, Mayor of Century have coffee in the kitchen. taken by Denise Daughtry
The kitchen stove is a replica of a wood burning model. taken by Denise Daughtry
Some of the bath fixtures are unusual, such as the childs tub in the foreground. taken by Denise Daughtry
This is a fireplace in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Only five rooms in the mansion do not have a fireplace. taken by Denise Daughtry
Toy Arnett gives a tour of the newly renovated home. taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
There are unique storage rooms on the second floor. Homes of this period did not have closets in bedrooms. Special rooms were dedicated to linen, pantries and utility services because servants took care of those chores. taken by Denise Daughtry
This room served as a breezeway on hot evenings. It is located above the formal side entry. taken by Denise Daughtry
The wood trim, ceilings and floors have been restored throughout the house. The staircase in the background leads to the third floor ballroom. taken by Denise Daughtry
The staircase leads to the third floor ballroom taken by Denise Daughtry
The fan was placed at the third floor level to pull air through the house. Presently five central air conditioning units are located in the house so that no duct work is intrusive. taken by Denise Daughtry
The entire third floor was used as a ballroom. taken by Denise Daughtry
There is a small balcony overlooking the front driveway and garden off the second floor hall. taken by Denise Daughtry
The house is surrounded by groves of hardwood trees. taken by Denise Daughtry
The mansion was built by one of the owners of the Alger Sullivan lumber mill. taken by Denise Daughtry
The sheltered portico is attached to the west side of the house. taken by Denise Daughtry
At the beginning of the 20th century, Century, Florida was the nation's leading producer of Southern pine timber. taken by Denise Daughtry
Pecan orchards flank the house in three directions. taken by Denise Daughtry
A long entrance road leads up a hill to the three-story mansion. taken by Denise Daughtry
A row of crape myrtle trees line the driveway. taken by Denise Daughtry
The property is located on Highway 4A. taken by Denise Daughtry
The carriage house is located directly behind the main house. taken by Denise Daughtry
The stable and pump house are located adjacent to the carriage house in the rear of the property. taken by Denise Daughtry
The back of the main house can be seen in the left side of the photograph. taken by Denise Daughtry
The water was pumped from an artisan spring to the house. taken by Denise Daughtry
There are many old hardwood trees on the property, such as the oak pictured above. taken by Denise Daughtry
A freshwater spring flows through the southwest corner of the property. taken by Denise Daughtry
The lake is approximately eight acres. taken by Denise Daughtry
The steps lead into a shallow area. The pond was used as a swimming pool. taken by Denise Daughtry
The lake is decked on the east side with concrete. taken by Denise Daughtry
A man-made waterfall functions as the spillway for the lake. taken by Denise Daughtry
The rocks that form the waterfalls were brought from the old lumber mill. taken by Denise Daughtry
taken by Denise Daughtry
Tannenheim is German for fir tree house. taken by Denise Daughtry
The lake is surrounded by mature oaks and native hardwoods. taken by Denise Daughtry
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