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2005 Monte Sano Homes Tour

By Jean Brandau, About.com

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Meals House in Burritt Historic Park

Meals House in Burritt Historic Park

The tour ends with:

3101 Burritt Drive
Meals House

With its massive stone chimney in the center and a pen, or room, on either side, this ca. 1845 house is a saddlebag plan. The style has its origins in northern Europe and, as the Meals would learn, is better suited to cooler climates. With its massive central chimney, heat from the kitchen fireplace spread throughout the parlor and upstairs bedroom in summer as well as winter. For this reason, saddlebag style houses lost popularity in the South as time went on.

I know that you will enjoy this tour...be sure and get your tickets early and then plan for a day of fun exploring a variety of styles of homes on the Mountain!

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