Plum Orchard

Cumberland Island

Update December 19th 2007

1st Tour Since Renovation

Plum Orchard Short History

Nearing the End Oct. 25, 2007

Update September 28th 2007

Update August 14th 2007

Update August 7th 2007

August Update

Overview of Plum Orchard

Plum Orchard Page 1

1st Story Floor West Side

1st Story Floor East Side

2nd Story Floor West Side

2nd Story Floor East Side

Attic

The Kohler Connection

Elevator

A/C -- 19th Century

Electrical Work

Outbuildings

Ventilation Work

According to Wikipedia:

"Plum Orchard is an estate located in the middle of the western shore of Cumberland Island, Georgia. The estate and surrounding area are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Designed by Peabody and Stearns for George Lauder Carnegie, it was formally dedicated on October 6, 1898. Peabody and Stearns also designed various additions to the mansion in the several following years."

Thanks to the cooperation of the National Park Service, Superintendent Jerre Brumbelow, Chief Ranger Eric Ulitalo and others, I have been granted access to the mansion as it is being restored.  This restoration is made possible by $3.247 million funding by the Federal Government.

While I am coming in at the final 5 months or so of work on the mansion, some amazing work is being done.  I hope you enjoy the following photos of the work.

This is the bell that is on the 2nd floor family staircase.  When you expand the photo, you can see the inscriptions.  This bell is about 18" across.  It has the inscription "Carnegie Plum Orchard October 6, 1898 Ring in Joyous Remembrance."

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