Another brilliant architectural detail found in the Moran House is the clever use of transom windows above the interior doors. Before electricity and fans, these small glass panels could be tilted open on a brass hinge to let hot air escape the rooms...
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As this year slowly winds down, I find myself reflecting a lot on the Killebrew family legacy that is so deeply tied to the Moran House. Richard and Connie poured their absolute hearts into making sure this specific piece of Dresden history was beaut...
The Moran House was originally heated entirely by its multiple heavy masonry fireplaces. Richard taught me so much about the structural engineering of the central chimney stacks, which were carefully designed to draw dangerous smoke up and out effici...
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The interior millwork inside the Moran House is a true masterpiece of historic carpentry. The grand staircase in the main hallway features beautiful, custom hand-turned wooden balusters and a massive, solid oak handrail. When you look closely at the...
Restoring a historic home means dealing with traditional plaster and lath walls instead of easy modern drywall. The Moran House was built by nailing thin wooden strips called lath to the wall studs, which were then covered with thick, heavy layers of...
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Today I was admiring the original hardwood floors inside the Moran House. My dad, Richard, taught me so much about the old-growth timber that was used when the house was first constructed. Because the wood was harvested over a century ago, the grain...
Growing up in Dresden, Tennessee, the Moran House was always a massive part of my family鈥檚 story. My parents, Richard and Connie Killebrew, spent years preserving the incredible history of this beautiful place. The architecture features classic South...
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