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The first Saturday in May is always a treat for Huntsville residents and visitors.  The Huntsville Pilgrimage Association sponsors the annual historic homes tour on Saturday where private homes are open to the public.  On Sunday of the same weekend, the association hosts the annual Cemetery Stroll in Maple Hill Cemetery.  These two events are worth the wait each year for those who are students of architecture or Huntsville history.  In 2003, there are six homes, one church and two private gardens on the tour.

608 Franklin Street

Congressman William Richardson built this charming Cotswald bungalow for his daughter Caroline Belt in 1900.  It is now the home of Faye and David Jensen.  Judge Richardson, who served in the Confederacy during the Civil War, succeeded General Joe Wheeler in Congress and served seven terms.

The sturdy stucco is an outstanding example of the Craftsman movement that began in California as a rejection of the overly detailed Victorian styles.  The large welcoming porch leads to rooms originally heated with fireplaces and features built-in bookcases and a glassed sunroom for relaxed comfort.

The footprint of the original house has remained constant, although the attic has been renovated to accommodate spacious bedrooms.  The kitchen, renovated by Charles Vaughn, is enhanced by English arts and crafts wallpaper.

608 Franklin Street
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