Published Friday, April 18, 2008

Spring Tour of Homes Saturday

The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society holds its Spring Tour of Homes Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Newnan and Moreland.

The tour begins at the Anderson-Boulas home, a Greek Revival showplace located at 141 Greenville St. in Newnan, and continues in Moreland with the First Baptist Church of Moreland and four more historic homes.

The home of Shelley Laurin and Martin Rudy on Victoria Drive in Moreland was constructed in 1882 by E.N. Camp. The five-bedroom home was eventually the home of his daughter, Victoria Camp.

In addition to learning about the history of the Camp home, those participating in the tour will enjoy seeing Laurin's stunning art work and Rudy's restored automobiles and elaborate train village.

The last home on the tour is the Bowers' prairie-style farmhouse at 757 Bethlehem Church Road.

Both the Anderson-Boulas and Bowers homes have undergone many changes over the years.

The Anderson-Boulas residence features a formal entertaining and dining area with a Swarovski crystal collection, and an original drawing by Mary Cassatt. Visitors will also see a portrait by Pierre Auguste Renoir of his son, Jean. The home's current owners have added a garage, a sauna, a guest house and pool.

The Bowers residence has a beautiful stone fireplace, enhanced by a century-old beam, within its library. Visitors will enjoy the home's art and antiques. The luxurious master bath, designed by Christi Estes of Panoply, will appear in the June issue of Southern Living magazine.

Tickets for the tour are $15 each and are available at The Male Academy Museum on the corner of Temple Avenue and College Street in Newnan, at the Historical Society's tent on the Court Square, and at the Camp-McBrier-Laurin/Rudy house in Moreland.