Another one of the latest additions to
the National Register of Historic Places is Hopecote in Knoxville,
Tennessee. It was built in 1924 in the style of an English cottage.
Hopecote is about 2 blocks off of Cumberland Avenue and sits on the
campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
John Fanz Staub designed the house and
construction was completed in 1924. In the tradition
of many homes patterned after an
English style, Hopecote
has a large garden in the back of the building. A privet hedge, tall
shrubs, hydrangea, tulip trees and a concrete pond offer an illusion
of the countryside in the midst of the university setting in
Knoxville.
The inside of Hopecote has another
unusual distinction. It was created from hand-hewn oak beams that
were salvaged from a barn that stood on the birthplace of the Admiral
David G. Farragut. By large,or Hopecote has maintained its original
integrity. A few nods to the modern conveniences of air conditioning
and kitchen appliances have been made. Otherwise, the building is
much the same as when it was originally constructed.
Visitors can find Hopecote at 1820
Melrose Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37916. The site is a spot of
country charm that history buffs may enjoy visiting.
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