Written by Trevor Williams Well here we are, at last. The holidays are finally upon us and a tense election is behind us (a foretoken as I write this). With everything that has happened, hopefully a sigh of relief will permeate through Marietta as we approach the end of an exhausting year. With that said,
Written by Adam Jenkins “I gotta have this” was Stephen Ulrich’s first thought when he heard that Marietta Restoration Associates was seeking a new occupant for the former Farmer’s First Bank in Marietta. Ulrich and his wife, Abby, have an appreciation for historic architecture and the bank building at 100 West Market Street abounds with
Written by Trisha Ries Christmas is that magical time of year where hearts grow three times their normal size, and you can smell the wonderment in the air. If you are anything like me, the joy of giving is far greater than the joy of receiving. Although, I must admit that I had some pretty
Written by Linda Ross A total of three hundred and seventy-three buildings in town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places because they are preserved and contribute to the largely nineteenth century streetscapes around Marietta. It is always striking how familiar the many old postcard views are to our presentday eyes, but the
The Marietta Restoration Associates (MRA) Candlelight Tour of Homes is the longest consistently running house tour in the United States. The Golden Anniversary Tour, held in 2015, was amazing and we expect the tour to be even better this year. Thanks to the generosity of our homeowners, our many volunteers and our residents we’re able