According to a “Heritage Tour of Historic Homes” brochure: This Victorian-era home was built by James Ralph Graves. Mr. Graves was a Bainbridge alderman and deacon of First Presbyterian Church. The Bainbridge Democrat reported on March 6, 1884, that “James R. Graves is improving his new lot preparatory to building a house.” The house originally sat on four acres, contained 3,800 square feet, and had a detached kitchen. It cost $1500 and took five years to build.
The home’s Queen Anne and Carpenter Gothic elements blend nicely to make one of the most interesting Victorians in Bainbridge. It was for sale when I photographed and first published it in 2010. I hope it found a new owner and that it retains its wonderful appearance.
Bainbridge Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Quite an elegant example of Queen Ann and Carpenter Gothic.
Brian, are you familiar with Paul Kwilecki’s documentary photography on Bainbridge? Fascinating stuff.
https://repository.duke.edu/dc/kwilecki
I am. I corresponded with Mr. Kwilecki before his death and own several of his letters and original prints. Big fan of his work!
We were just in Bainbridge over the holidays. I love seeing how much the downtown has thrived over the last couple of decades.