Greeneville, Tennessee: past & present
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Greeneville, TN, was created in 1783 and named after war hero Gen Nathanael Greene. Until the 1930s, Greeneville was a quiet town until money and jobs poured into the area in the 1930s. Today's Greeneville is a manufacturing center with dairy production, beef cattle and tourism as top industries.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1997
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Boydville: the inn at Martinsburg
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The six-bedroom Boydville inn in West Virginia accommodates guests on a weekend break. Founded in the 18th century and originally owned by Gen Adam Stephen, the house is of rich historical background. From its early years, it was a well-known place that served many visitors.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1997
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Post-to-post coverage of a classic
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The four-poster bed has been around since the Middle Ages. Although the emergence of different cultures and architectural styles have influenced the style of beds, posted beds have remained popular. Some types of posted beds include the pencil-post bed and the field bed.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1998
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