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Home of the Month February 2008
163 Rogers Avenue
by Jim Weldon
The historic home of the month for February is 163 Rogers Avenue. It is the home to Annette and Lars Anderson, their daughter Maxine and son Niko.
This Federal style home was originally built about 1909, in the Victorian style for Macon grocer Cornelius B. Holleman and his wife, Lila. The well known architect, Ward Dennis, purchased the house in the 1940’s. Architect Dennis changed the front façade to the Federal style and added a large two story rear addition to gain two bedrooms and a bath upstairs and a large family room downstairs. The kitchen was also added on the side of the house at this time.
The Andersons bought the house and property in 1994. Since that time they completed a total kitchen renovation in 2000. In 2003, a two story porch addition and patio were added to the rear of the home creating distinct outdoor living areas. The have also transformed their backyard into a beautiful garden. The outdoor additions and gardens have been host to five Vineville Neighborhood Association’s Oktoberfests.
Annette received her inspiration for the garden plant selections from family trips to France. She received landscape design direction from Wimberly Treadwell, a niece of the architect, Ward Dennis. Annette has final approval of the trees and plantings that have created a unique landscape.
Annette has planted more than 35 trees which include Chinese Elms, in the front yard, Eastern Redbuds, Oaks, Crepe Myrtles and Gingkos in the backyard.
Hydrangeas are personal favorites of Annette. Some of the varieties of hydrangeas featured in her garden are Lace Top, Oak Leaf, Limelight and Nikko Blue.
This lovely garden has been the recipient of plants from neighbors and friends. Neighbor Mae McMillan provided the perennial Arkansas Traveler. Susan Thornberg provided several varieties of iris. From the inside to the outside, the Anderson home provides enjoyment year round.
by Jim Weldon
The historic home of the month for February is 163 Rogers Avenue. It is the home to Annette and Lars Anderson, their daughter Maxine and son Niko. This Federal style home was originally built about 1909, in the Victorian style for Macon grocer Cornelius B. Holleman and his wife, Lila. The well known architect, Ward Dennis, purchased the house in the 1940’s. Architect Dennis changed the front façade to the Federal style and added a large two story rear addition to gain two bedrooms and a bath upstairs and a large family room downstairs. The kitchen was also added on the side of the house at this time.
The Andersons bought the house and property in 1994. Since that time they completed a total kitchen renovation in 2000. In 2003, a two story porch addition and patio were added to the rear of the home creating distinct outdoor living areas. The have also transformed their backyard into a beautiful garden. The outdoor additions and gardens have been host to five Vineville Neighborhood Association’s Oktoberfests.
Annette received her inspiration for the garden plant selections from family trips to France. She received landscape design direction from Wimberly Treadwell, a niece of the architect, Ward Dennis. Annette has final approval of the trees and plantings that have created a unique landscape.
Annette has planted more than 35 trees which include Chinese Elms, in the front yard, Eastern Redbuds, Oaks, Crepe Myrtles and Gingkos in the backyard. Hydrangeas are personal favorites of Annette. Some of the varieties of hydrangeas featured in her garden are Lace Top, Oak Leaf, Limelight and Nikko Blue.
This lovely garden has been the recipient of plants from neighbors and friends. Neighbor Mae McMillan provided the perennial Arkansas Traveler. Susan Thornberg provided several varieties of iris. From the inside to the outside, the Anderson home provides enjoyment year round.
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