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Unforgettable chimney, over 100 years old, still operating, pawn shop

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

 

corner country club rd searcy ar old house

Another M. D. Faith real estate photo from around 1979. Searcy AR

 As I began two other blogs,  M. D. Faith was one of the early real estate brokers in Searcy AR.  He and his wife have both passed and their home on Pleasure Street has just sold.  An estate sale was held and I dropped by.  There was an envelop with negatives in it from pictures made by him for his real estate sales or for his pleasure.  I have a friend who was able to print the pictures from the negatives (I returned the negatives to the heirs) and this is another one of the delightful pictures.

This one is still standing and is located at the corner of Beebe-Capps Expressway and Country Club Road.  It houses a business that is still successfully operating and still looks about the same.  AND!  The info at the court house records says that it was built in 1916!  OVER 100 YEARS OLD!

chimney built 1916 historic photo m d faith

If you drive by, note the chimney!  It is unforgettable when you keep in mind that it was used not for decor but for helping a fireplace keep a house warm!  I wonder if it still works!

Alex Gandel
Top Producing Agent, Pinnacle Estate Properties - Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley CA Agent, Simi Valley Real Estate

Barbara, that is a pretty amazing fireplace! I, too, wonder if it is still working. Thanks for sharing!

 

Jan 24, 2023 01:39 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Barbara, is does look amazing, and thinking things were done a bit better back in those days.

Jan 24, 2023 01:40 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That is an amazing chimney, Barbara.  I don't believe I've seen another one like it.

Jan 26, 2023 01:52 PM