Historic Craftsman Style House - 7 blocks downtown

The beauty of downtown Franklin rests in its historical architecture and small-town charm - with shopping and eateries and a sense of history everywhere. Six blocks from downtown (7 min walk), this house has history with modern conveniences that include WiFi, gas oven & stove, microwave, large refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer. There are two smart televisions - in the large front room and second bedroom. Two full bathrooms make it perfect for two couples or a family of five The space A fire pit within the fenced backyard and the charm of sitting on the large front porch allows down time after a busy day of adventure shopping downtown or exploring the Civil War sites of The Carter House, Carnton or the African-American museum: McLemore House (just down the street.) All living space is on ground floor so no need to climb steps. Guest access You will appreciate the history of the house with all it’s modern conveniences and the quiet of this charming neighborhood so close to downtown and exclusive for you and your family to enjoy. The house is fully stocked with everything you need for a first-class vacation. A digital front door lock allows you to come and go as you, please. And your doggie is also welcomed! Other things to note Built in 1925 and renovated in 2018, the Harvey Ewing house sits in the center of Franklin’s historical Hard Bargain neighborhood and represents the success of an African-American family during the time of segregation. The Harvey D. Ewing House 1925 The First owner of the house at 935 Glass Street, Harvey D. Ewing (Born February 28, 1877 - Died November 20, 1964 - 87 years old) Lived at the house upon it’s construction in 1925 with his first wife Maggie until her death in 1948 and subsequently with his second wife Mattie (12 years younger than he) presumably until his death in 1964. Harvey D. Ewing was the first son of Henry Ewing (Born 1824, Died ?) a carpenter by trade, who was a long time resident of Franklin and was married to Amanda North in 1865 (one and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation and months after the Battle of Franklin and subsequent reentry of Tennessee into the United States of America.). Henry and Amanda had five children per the 1870 census, of which Harvey was the oldest. Harvey D. Ewing was a prominent man in the African-American community in 1925, as attested to his position as one of three trustees of the Colored Masonic Order of Franklin on a deed of sale of property between the Christian Church (Colored) and the Colored Masonic Order of Franklin. Harvey D. Ewing also Held the role of Sexton for the Toussaint L’ Overture Cemetery (African-American) in the Hard Bargain Neighborhood.