Bullard-Hart House
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The Bullard-Hart House is in in Georgia
, and was built in 1887 by Dr. William L. Bullard, Columbus physician and pioneer ear, eye, nose, and throat specialist.
The house is a splendid example of Second Empire Victorian architecture
. It was designed by L. E. Thornton of New York. The Bullard family lived here for 90 years.
Their guests included President Franklin D. Roosevelt
and Generals George Patton
and George Marshall
who dined on "Country Captain," a popular regional dish originated by the family cook, Arie Mullins.
The house was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
in 1977.
It was painstakingly restored in 1978 by new owners, Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson.
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, and was built in 1887 by Dr. William L. Bullard, Columbus physician and pioneer ear, eye, nose, and throat specialist.
The house is a splendid example of Second Empire Victorian architecture
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
. It was designed by L. E. Thornton of New York. The Bullard family lived here for 90 years.
Their guests included President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt , also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war...
and Generals George Patton
George S. Patton
George Smith Patton, Jr. was a United States Army officer best known for his leadership while commanding corps and armies as a general during World War II. He was also well known for his eccentricity and controversial outspokenness.Patton was commissioned in the U.S. Army after his graduation from...
and George Marshall
George Marshall
George Catlett Marshall was an American military leader, Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of State, and the third Secretary of Defense...
who dined on "Country Captain," a popular regional dish originated by the family cook, Arie Mullins.
The house was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1977.
It was painstakingly restored in 1978 by new owners, Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson.