This eclectic Queen Anne house is one of the largest residential structures in downtown Albany, situated on a massive lot. Its scale is quite impressive. From Trulia: This house boasts a rich history with Nelson Tift, founder of Albany, as the original landowner. The original home had 5 stories, the top two destroyed in a fire in 1956. The third floor is currently being used as attic space. The original woodwork, mantles, banisters and moldings, were hand carved. The five fireplace mantels are made of cherry or mahogany wood. The 12 ft. mantel in the front center office was purchased at the Chicago’s World Fair in 1885. This office and the stairwell both feature original Tiffany glass stained windows. This property is also home to last known artesian well in the South Georgia. The stone wall surrounding the property was constructed with local limestone. In addition to serving as a private home to Confederate Col. Edwin Wight and Dr. W.L. Davis, it served as a funeral home for 35 years.
Rock fences surrounding the property add another dimension to its character.
I WAS ENROLLED AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN COLLEGE IN 1976 AND MY BROTHER, MIKE MATHEWS WAS ENROLLED AT GUPTON-JONES COLLEGE AT THE SAME TIME. MY FATHER, WALTER MATHEWS OF MONTEZUMA, OWNED THE FUNERAL HOME THERE THAT YOU HAVE ON YOUR WEBSITE. HE PURCHASED OAKLAWN CHAPEL FUNERAL THAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE AND IN 1977, MY BROTHER AND I WERE PLACED IN BUSINESS THERE. I LIVED ON THE SECOND FLOOR FROM 1977-1984 WHEN WE BUILD OUR EXISTING BUILDING. STILL HERE. GARY