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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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...
Understanding the foundation of the Moran House is a great lesson in historic Southern architecture. Like many older homes in Tennessee, it was built on a solid pier and beam foundation. This smart design elevates the house entirely off the damp soil...
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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...
One of the biggest technical challenges with the Moran House is preserving the original double-hung wooden windows. Instead of replacing them with cheap modern vinyl, we try to keep the historic wavy glass and the old cast-iron sash weights hidden in...
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The grand wrap-around porch is definitely one of the most important architectural features of the Moran House. In traditional Southern home design, these wide, covered porches were engineered specifically to catch the cross-breeze before modern air c...
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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