Greendale Christmas on the Avenue 2022

421 Ridge Avenue,Lawrenceburg IN 47025

10 December, 2022

Description

(If not sold out, tickets will be available the day of event beginning at 5:00 pm at First Church of Christ, 421 Ridge Ave, Greendale, IN 47025) The 1849 Smith-Sietz Home, 575 Ridge Avenue, Greendale This home was built by Peter and Leah Hayes Becker and it is one of the oldest residences on Ridge Avenue. It was later sold to Dr. Guy Henry Smith. At one point, living here as a housekeeper for Dr. Smith was Molly Hayes, sister to Leah Hayes Becker. Molly attended the speech of President Lincoln in 1860 when the President's train stopped in Lawrenceburg. She was born in a log cabin in 1844, lived to the age of 100, and saw the events of 5 wars. Its original location was at 629 Ridge but was in danger of being razed when moved to the present site by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McDonald. The current owners are Steve and Amy Thornton. The 1902 Nathaniel Squibb Home, 607 Ridge Avenue, Greendale This home was built for Nathaniel by his father, local distiller William P. Squibb. W.P. Squibb hired the Architectural firm of John H. Boll and Charles Taylor of Cincinnati, Ohio to design a house for sons Nathaniel and George. W.P. Squibb wanted the best that money could buy throughout both houses. This home still retains the beautiful original woodwork throughout as well as the original silver and gold wallpaper which was imported from France at a cost of $600.00 in 1902. The current owners are Mark and Brandy Branham. The 1890 Hassmer-Craig Home, 405 Ludlow Street, Greendale. This charming 1890 cottage has been owned by several prominent citizens throughout the years. It was built by John Hollmeyer and later sold to Harry Boese, son of cigar manufacturer Henry Boese. It was then sold to A.D. Cook's brother-in-law, John Hassmer. Since the Hassmer's, the house has changed hands several times from A.D. Cook to Orlando Keller, a local banker, to Anna Cook O'Brien. The home still retains the original leaded stained glass window lights on the front of the home and the unique rounded and domed roof of the front porch. There are many other decorative architectural features on the interior of the home. The current owners are John and Christine Craig. The 1885 Jacob Bauer Home, 407 Ridge Avenue, Greendale Making an appearance on our tour again this year, the Jacob Bauer home is classified as "High Style Queen Anne" architecture. It features beautiful stained glass windows, unique fireplaces, and magnificent woodwork throughout the main floor. Jacob Bauer was active in a number of business ventures in Lawrenceburg including purchasing the interests in the Walsh cooperage with his brothers and being President of the Peoples National Bank. The home was also used to house female Seagram employees after WWII. It is currently the home of Huff Realty office. The 1866 Sicking-Banister-Cook Home, Greyhound Manor, 337 Ridge Avenue, Greendale. Back by popular demand is this beautifully restored home built by John Sicking. The property currently consists of four independent structures: the 5,000-square-foot Main House, the 3,000 -square-foot Carriage House, the smokehouse, and the utility building. All the rooms in the original Sicking structure facing Ridge Ave have been restored. The five original fireplaces have been converted to gas logs. The home was purchased by Jim and Sam Fulton in Dec. 2017 at which time they renamed the home Greyhound Manor and completely remodeled/restored it.