Shack Mountain, Estate of the Day

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2-03-2011 @ 1:28PM

Spectacular Bid said...

An architectural gem, visually protected, and historically significant although perhaps it is priced a bit higher then the market will bear. While the name "Shack Mountain" may not be the most appealing it does have a significance to the site.

Shack Mountain gets its name from the Shackelford family, which first owned and settled the property in the early 18th century. Architect Fiske Kimball actually wanted to name his new abode "Tusculum" but reconsidered and decided to give the historical nod the original land owners.

It isn't a house for everyone and today's residential expectations may be unsatisfied by a house that is bit more museum then mansion. Still its highly unique and quite satisfying as a retreat. Kimball evidently only lived there in June and around Christmas.

Photos from 1990 when it was nominated as a National Historic Landmark
http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NHLS/Photos/76002090.pdf

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