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Free at Last - Customs House Museum in Clarksville

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Free at Last - Customs House Museum in Clarksville 

If you have been to downtown Clarksville TN there is no doubt that you have seen the unusual architecture of the Customs House Museum. This historic building on the corner of Commerce and N. Second Streets was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and has quite a history. It originally was used as a post office and changed uses many times until the building was the Department of Electricity before the city made it a museum.

The History of the Customs House in Clarksville

The Customs House history started in 1897. To see the details of the Customs House history click here. The architectural style is said to be eclectic with many styles. The architect William Martin Aiken used popular styles of his time in the Victorian Era. Construction was completed in 1898 at a cost of just over $32,000.

This month to honor 150th Anniversary of the end of the  Civil War the museum is presenting a special exhibit telling the story of the transition from being slaves to the development of citizenship of the African Americans that were set free after the war. The Free at Last exhibit will be displayed until February 26.

The Custom House Museum is open to the public for a small admission charge however on the second Saturday each month, admission is free. Hours are 10am to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5pm on Sundays.

To learn more about the current galleries and temporary and permanent exhibits at the Customs House Museum click here.

Free at Last - Customs House Museum Exhibit in Clarksville

This is brought to you courtesy of Clarksville Real Estate Agent, Debbie Reynolds.

 

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Comments (23)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Debbie Reynolds.  Thank you for sharing the Free at Last  - Customs House Museum Exhibit in Clarksville Tennessee with us.  Beautiful architect without question and amazing history.

Jan 18, 2015 09:15 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

What an excellent choice for an exhibition during this holiday celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 18, 2015 09:38 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debbie, I remember seeing this building, as it is SO unique, and glad to see it is now FREE. 

Jan 18, 2015 10:07 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

What a beautiful building, I would love to be able to visit the exhibition. Have a good Monday

Jan 18, 2015 10:29 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

What a remarkable old building! I really love buildings with history and this one looks amazing!

Jan 18, 2015 10:40 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Debbie, what a gorgeous building. I just admired your photo for a few minute, the detail is amazing. I am sure many will visit the Customs House Museum in Clarksville and enjoy the Free At Last exhibit. 

Jan 18, 2015 10:46 PM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

The Clarksville Customs House Museum is certainly an unusual architecture.  The museums special exhibit of the history of the Civil War, slaves and changing times should be interesting. I know I would love to be there for this one of kind event in Clarksville.

Jan 18, 2015 10:54 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Debbie, I agree with Lenn, the building does have an Asian flare, it is an interesting building for sure. I remember your previous posts on the Customs House Museum in Clarksville TN, I loved the history and the architect the first time I read about it. If I'm ever in Clarksville TN, would love to see it in person.

Jan 18, 2015 11:07 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I am going to click the link later that you provided for The Customs House. I enjoy learning about these older buildings.

Jan 18, 2015 11:17 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Debbie, for telling us about the Free at Last - Customs House Museum Exhibit in Clarksville.

Jan 18, 2015 11:36 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debbie,

Gorgeous structure, and I chuckled at the cost of building the Custom House Museum.  What a pittance in today's terms.  Have a great week.  A

Jan 18, 2015 11:37 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Debbie -that is a really nice piece of architecture.  It is a great time to open the exhibit between MLK day and through February which is black history month.

Jan 19, 2015 12:01 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

What beautiful architecture in the Customs House in Clarksville

Jan 19, 2015 12:16 AM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Debbie What a lovely building ans what a timely exhibit to commemorate the end of the Civil War

Jan 19, 2015 05:39 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Gosh, that is one gorgeous building. I just love the architecture too.  This is the perfect exhibit for this time period too.  I'm sure the locals will take advantage of the opportunity.  

Jan 19, 2015 06:38 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It is a gorgeous building and will show you guys some of the inside features soon. It has come so far and is not only a landmark but a destination.

Jan 19, 2015 07:19 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debbie that is a very unusual looking building, it sort of has some Chinese  looking features.

Jan 19, 2015 07:38 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Debbie...this is an amazing looking building. I would love to see it. I'm glad it has a life now as a museum. That seems fitting for a structure like this one. 

Jan 19, 2015 10:40 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is such a nice looking building and it sounds like a must to visit sometime.  I am going to add it to my list and hopefully I will get to see it one day!

Jan 19, 2015 11:02 AM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

This sounds like a much greater bargain than the louisianna purchase. 

Jan 19, 2015 12:40 PM