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24-JAN-2016 Jim Sims

Cedars - Antibellum Home
by Jim Sims

Limestone County near Belle Mina, AL

Antebellum home, near the small town of Belle Mina, Alabama. The Cedars, was built in 1859 by Peter F. Garrett, ancestor of the present owners, was most likely the last large plantation home built in Limestone County before the outbreak of the Civil War. Though it has seen necessary renovations and modernizations over the years a large amount of the home remains as it was originally constructed by local artisans from materials harvested in nearby forests and from bricks, possibly handmade by slaves. It is very unusual to see an artifact of this kind that has remained under the ownership of the original family's ancestors.

Additionally, many of the furnishings in the home are family originals passed down through the generations to the present owners.

As of Spring of 2015, the Cedars has been turned into an Event Center, but, apparently the Cedars' ownership remains with the Garrett Family.

Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
1/1000s f/11.0 at 38.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Liz Bickel14-Feb-2016 20:23
Nicely done, Jim. I can just imagine the carriages in "the day" approaching the entrance of this grand old mansion. There is a lot of history here & it's nice to hear that ownership has remained in the original family over the years.
Your photo is filled with leading lines and absolutely perfect for the assignment. Well photographed.
Breezanemom14-Feb-2016 15:56
This is a great shot and I love how not only the tire tracks, but the fence and trees lead the eye right to the beautiful home. And thank you for adding in the history of the home.
Laura Milholland14-Feb-2016 06:41
It's a beauty of a home, Jim, and your shot of it is terrific. I like the lines of the old rugged track up to the house, and the fences leading in from the sides. Marvelous trees too.
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