Discreetly Hidden

The Mortimer Jordan home built in 1908 was purchased in 1969 by Al Pilkington who as done a wonderful job of restoration of the home and gardens. This neoclassical residence is a Highland Avenue jewel.

 

Days Gone By

I'm sure some of my readers think that because I live in Alabama, my home looks like this.  Heavens no!

Luckily there are a few of these lovely old antebellum homes left that have been lovingly restored. Trimmier Law Firm on Highland Avenue is one.  

Trimmier Law Firm 

2737  Highland Avenue

Highland Avenue Homes

* My guest photographer/blogger this week is my very special friend Jean Reed. Jean has been a wonderful photographer as long as I've known her. I hope you'll leave comments for her as I'm sure she'll appreciate them.

Highland Avenue is Old Birmingham. These homes were built in the early 1900’s. The brick house was for many years the home of Birmingham Civic Ballet. I took ballet lessons there. My teacher, beautiful Gloria Gustavson, would leave each day from teaching ballet and walk to the white house next door, which was a boarding home at the time. Today the brick house has been fully restored and is known as The Donnelly House named for the original inhabitants. It is the site of many weddings, receptions, teas, and luncheons. Thank goodness these homes are restored and well cared-for so many of us can enjoy their Southern splendor!