#Moran House

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#Moran House / Heather Killebrew / July 22, 2024

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...

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Heather Killebrew / Jul 20

As this year slowly winds down, I find myself reflecting a lot on the Killebrew family legacy that is so deeply tied to...

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Heather Killebrew / Jul 12

The Moran House was originally heated entirely by its multiple heavy masonry fireplaces. Richard taught me so much about...

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Heather Killebrew / Dec 10

The interior millwork inside the Moran House is a true masterpiece of historic carpentry. The grand staircase in the mai...

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Heather Killebrew / Apr 18

Restoring a historic home means dealing with traditional plaster and lath walls instead of easy modern drywall. The Mora...

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Heather Killebrew@hjkAugust 12, 2022

Today I was admiring the original hardwood floors inside the Moran House. My dad, Richard, taught me so much about the o...

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 is much tighter and structural...

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Heather Killebrew@hjkMarch 15, 2022

Growing up in Dresden, Tennessee, the Moran House was always a massive part of my family’s story. My parents, Richard an...

Growing up in Dresden, Tennessee, the Moran House was always a massive part of my family’s story. My parents, Richard and Connie Killebrew, spent years preserving the incredible history of this beautiful place. The architecture features classic Southern design elements from the e...

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04 / Contributors

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The Art of Resilience: Finding Strength in the Shadows

A visual exploration of character, grit, and the quiet power of facing life's challenges, inspired by a striking portrait.

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In Memory of Grandpa Joe: Our Backyard Oak

My grandfather loved sitting under oak trees. Today, we planted a native White Oak in our backyard to keep his memory rooted close to home.

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There is an empowering, quiet stillness in maintaining complete poise while the surrounding world moves in a perpetual blur of motion and mo...