The grand appearance of this home belies its simple beginnings circa 1842. Within a few years of its construction, a second floor was added and the house given a Greek Revival treatment. In 1885, Judge John S. Bigby bought the home as a wedding gift for his daughter, Callie Bigby Parrott. Around this time, the house was converted to its present Stick Style Victorian appearance. Some might think it looks like The Addams Family house from television, and stylistically, it’s quite similar. But the similarities end there. This house is well-maintained and while it too has been called into service by Hollywood as a haunted house, it’s one of the most iconic addresses in Newnan.
In 1936 the house was bought by the Camp family who sold it to Chuck and Doris Soucy in 1984. The Soucys completely renovated the house and grounds and operated it as a nationally known bed and breakfast for many years.
When I made this photograph in 2017, the house had been repainted for its use as a set location in the movie The House with a Clock in its Walls. It was also a set location in The Odd Life of Timothy Green. It is generally painted a lighter color.
Greenville Street-LaGrange Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
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This house is a vision to fill a child’s dreams, pique his imagination and perhaps provoke an interest in creative architecture. It’s wonderful! Yes, I’d like to be able to experiment with different color combinations of exterior paint.
I’ve driven by this house countless times and it always takes my breath away. I call it “the Empress of Greenville Street.”
I love this old Victorian home. I have driven by it many times over the years. And wondered what it would be like to stay in such a home. It is really beautiful.