Historic Corum home

Who Knew that the Corum home on Dunlap Street is the oldest home in the original city of Paris. Built in 1838, it was the home of Dr. Corum. When we used to take piano lessons there, Miss May Corum used to tell us that because her father was doctor, their phone number was "1". Who Knew? Source - porch plaque from Colonial Dames and from memory. Submitted by Cherry Jones.

Well Constructed

Who knew that when the McNeill home on the corner of Brewer and Blythe was sold and then bulldozed, "IT ROLLED," it was so well constructed. Submitted by Dana Horvath.   

Sidney Mandle Estate Employed Workers

Who knew that, in 1933, local clay magnate Mr. Sidney Mandle provided work for numerous unemployed workers? Using a Memphis architect and local craftsmen, he transformed his bungalow home at 505 Walnut Street to a classic federal style. The year-long project doubled the size of the house, added a pool and replaced all the brick. Except for removal of the pool, it remains unchanged. Source – Told to Ray Harding by the late Jeanette Mandle Dunlap.

Owens-made "Decorative" Concrete Blocks

Who knew that in the 1940s and '50s "decorative" concrete blocks were handmade, one at a time, by Raymond Owens and his sons. Many, many homes and businesses are still standing today, using these blocks! Submitted by Rick Owens.