I had seen many pictures over the years, but I had never realized that FDR'S LITTLE WHITE HOUSE AND THE BLH WERE TWINS!!!!
BUCKET LIST HOUSE
FDR'S LITTLE WHITE HOUSE
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WARM SPRINGS, GEORGIA
We had a fun day with Maggie! Decided to do a History Day trip! Headed South to Warm Springs, Georgia where FDR built a " Little White House" in Warm Springs, Georgia. The springs were a great help for him to treat his Polio ! He constructed a huge spa in the town for everyone to use for therapy. For years I have heard about this site. Never planned a trip, until we were looking for something to do with Maggie!
Took lots of "tourist" pictures! The "museum" is very well maintained and very worth the trip. I learned a lot about FDR, his life, and the period, that I didn't know, plus a better appreciation for Eleanor, his wife. The guides were extremely informed and answered all questions!!!
The Museum had two very interesting motor vehicles. One, a typical Roadster from 1940. I more or less imagined my childhood heroine, Nancy Drew, driving around in it!
We went through a Guest House and Servant Quarters before entering his home.
When you enter through the front door, you see straight through to a Rear Terrace.....Does that seem familiar?
And...it's a semi circle Terrace!
The inside was very dark, so the pictures are hard to see details. Sorry about that.
Kitchen and Pantry
on the right of the Entry Hall
I imagine that flooring is a form of linoleum....no exotic tile or wood here!
The Center Hall leads you directly into the Living Room on the Right, Dining Room on the Left and the Terrace in the Rear
The Center Hall leads you directly into the Living Room on the Right, Dining Room on the Left and the Terrace in the Rear
Living Room
Dining Room
FDR'S BEDROOM
One Twin Bed
AND
BATH
(Notice the "raised" toilet)
Actual Toilet Paper ...preserved
Eleanore's Bedroom
Two Twin Beds
The Easel where the Last Portrait was being painted. He died before it was finished.
Half Finished Portrait
Marine Sentry "Security" behind the house
On the drive South, we drove through the REAL......WOODBURY
That was a Bonus ....Maggie is following the Series, The Walking Dead. We have taken her to Senoia where a lot of filming is done for the fictional Woodbury!!! This is the real McCoy!!
We still had about an hour to "kill" so where to go???
LINDA.....We Went to the Sock Shoppe!!!
Ended our day at 6th Street Pier. Maggie's favorite place to dine here (except for Gramp's cooking at the BLH)....
Next visit we have planned..... dinner at Frank's Mill!
Steve and I returned there this week and had the BEST meal we have had in YEARS!!!
Celebrating #54!!! Can't believe it!
The Prime Rib was OUTSTANDING.....ALL 18
OZ.!!!
I ate it all!!!
Patty
How Fun! Maggie is a doll!! Loved reading about your trip!!!
ReplyDeleteOur day visits have been fun. We enjoy being close to Maggie and having the chance to spend time with her.
DeleteHappy Anniversary ...!!!!! Fifty four years is such a tribute and I wish you and MC many many more years of happiness.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting field trip with Maggie. I did find the original toilet paper quite humorous though. I can't get over how similar the BHL and Little White House are so similar especially considering you have the drawing you father had done.
The toilet paper was "creepy"!
ReplyDeleteNancy Drew! Spot on! And 18oz... I learned from the best :) Seems like a fun day!
ReplyDeleteYou know me!! That 18oz prime rib... was no problem!
DeleteWe did have fun with your little sister!!!
What a fun trip; I love going to places like that. It was fun getting to see FDR's place from your pictures. Definitely would not imagine that a President ever lived there by the looks of it. It's neat that his house and yours look so similar!
ReplyDeleteLove Maggie's (Magz's) visits! Who knows what's in store next?
DeleteSee, this is why I love blogging...great to virtually visit places I will probably never see. I don't see any pictures of what you bought at the sock shop. How could you pass up those prices? I WANT TO SEE DAISY'S NOTE! Was it on display?
ReplyDeleteTruth! MC is great, but not at thinking about taking pictures while we are attending functions, etc. I finally asked for the camera as we were leaving the house because I realized he hadn't taken a picture! I went back and took what I could in a hurry! Never even realized there was a note. NOW, I want to know now what it said.....
DeleteOh, I loved to read Nancy Drew! I can picture her driving that car! What a fun tour through FDR's house. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteAmazing...someone remembers Nancy Drew!!! I loved every one of them....
DeleteThe afternoon was great...have to do these things every now and then...
What a fun way to spend the day with Maggie. Love the house and yes, similar to yours!! Happy Anniversary - a true milestone!!
ReplyDeleteWow 54 years....we can't believe it! Thank you for the congrats!!!!!
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