Lapham-Patterson House
Lapham-Patterson House
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Victorian period house built in 1885 by Mr. Charles Lapham. House has Queen Anne, Stick and Victorian period elements. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for those 18 and under.
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Noel78
Tennessee622 contributions
Jun 2021
Built by Charles Willard Lapham born under the sun sign of Cancer in 1852, a man who the docent described as having odd tastes and an interest in mysticism, requested his 1885 mansion be built at an angle on its plot and without 90 degree angles inside.
The result is one of the least becoming late 19th century homes that I have toured. I immediately detected some bad energies when I entered the structure. Then, the docent told of tragedies that affected three different families who owned the property and how Lapham nearly died in a fire and his estranged wife did die from a house fire.
The house has unusual features (a double flued chimney and a 3rd floor pool room into which every equinox the sun casts a pattern on its floor). There is too much mojo in the place for me to enjoy any aspect of it.
Thomasville is a charming town filled with great 19th century properties. Is too bad that this quirky old mansion is the one the public is allowed to tour. Tix are $10 for adults.
The result is one of the least becoming late 19th century homes that I have toured. I immediately detected some bad energies when I entered the structure. Then, the docent told of tragedies that affected three different families who owned the property and how Lapham nearly died in a fire and his estranged wife did die from a house fire.
The house has unusual features (a double flued chimney and a 3rd floor pool room into which every equinox the sun casts a pattern on its floor). There is too much mojo in the place for me to enjoy any aspect of it.
Thomasville is a charming town filled with great 19th century properties. Is too bad that this quirky old mansion is the one the public is allowed to tour. Tix are $10 for adults.
Written 13 June 2021
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MysteriousIslander
Big Pine Key, FL312 contributions
C.W. Lapham built this beautiful mansion in 1885. Like many people of the era he believed that architecture mimicking the organic lines and curves of nature made healthier living environments - so this home was designed without a single right angle in its floorplan. A retail shoe mogul who survived the Chicago Fire, Lapham likewise insisted that every room on the ground floor feature a door to the outside and those above a balcony egress. Our tour guide described the layout of the house and its rooms as "quirky", which is most certainly an understatement. Nonetheless, this marvelously preserved example of unique Victorian Feng Shui is a real treat for connoisseurs of the Gilded Age. Tour guides are friendly and knowledgable, the price negligible and the experience memorable.
Written 7 April 2012
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spbuck
Cedar Key, FL427 contributions
Jul 2021
Unique house, great tour guide and a piece of local history worth seeing while you are in Thomasville.
Written 26 July 2021
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fun4us
Thomasville, GA33 contributions
Although this great home was closed for a time being, it is now back open to show. It is very unique and loved to walk the tour and hear the stories.
Written 20 May 2013
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Sonntag1
Oberursel (Taunus), Germany14 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We came to the Lapham-Patterson House after official closing time and had already lost all hope to be able to see this absolutely must-see mansion - but by coincidence tour-guide Joshua drove by and saw us standing by the entrance, frantically ringing the door-bell. He stopped, opened the house only for us and gave us an unbelievably memorable tour. The house is indeed amazing, but you need someone as knowledgeable and enthusiastic as Joshua to explain it to you. He really knows everything that is there to know about the house which is amazing, quirkly, esoteric and truly impressive.
Written 18 February 2018
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Victoria S
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Sept 2017 • Family
We visited the Lapham-Patterson House today and had a fabulous time! What a wonderful house! The house was absolutely beautiful and our tour guide Josh was so knowledgeable! I think Josh was one of the highlights of our tour!( He also gave us advice on a great restaurant for dinner!) We arrived at the house as Josh was doing his last tour. instead of sending us away, he graciously invited us in and let us join the tour. After the tour was over, he took us back through the house to show us what areas we had missed prior to joining the tour. He never rushed us and offered to answer any questions we might have had. We had such a pleasant experience that we will be back again soon!
Written 23 September 2017
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springlering
Marietta, GA585 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
I have wanted to see this house since I saw it pictures in a book nearly forty years ago. I was surprised to see that it's now a state park, so I talked my husband into taking a detour on our way to FL just to see it. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the house and local history as well. While the tour was very informal, we learned a lot about the three families that lived there, including the rather OCD builder, and the truly ironic family tragedy. Just a fascinating house and well worth a visit.
Written 22 April 2017
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Tricia Y
Valencia, Spain34 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
This historic home, now a museum, is unique and quirky. Built by a survivor of the great Chicago fire, every room in the house has a door leading to the outside. The house is also known for the owner's specifications that it contain no right angles, which make it architecturally very interesting. The interior woodwork is gorgeous. Special events are held throughout the year, like the open house during Thomasville's annual Victorian Christmas celebration. We have also attended celebrations in the large back yard, complete with outdoor marquis and live music. A lovely setting for special events. The guides for the house tours are very knowledgeable, and provided some fascinating information about the house. Located on Dawson street in the heart of historic downtown Thomasville, it is surrounded by many other beautiful homes. Well worth a visit.
Written 12 July 2016
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john9542015
Fort Lauderdale, FL3 contributions
Oct 2015
A friend and I were in Thomasville this past week end. It's a very beautiful town with many beautiful homes and fine restraunts. The walking food tour was not only "tasty" but also very imformative. That's how we learned that the Lapham-Patterson House is no longer open for tours. We drove past...what a gem! So insead, we toured Pebble Hill Plantation. Dont Miss it!
Written 27 October 2015
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Hi! Thank you for your review. The Lapham-Patterson House is and has been open for tours since we re-opened it in 2010. I'm sorry you were told such incorrect information. If you find yourself in Thomasville again on a Friday or Saturday, please stop by for a tour.
Written 18 July 2016
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Crickett69
Pavo113 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
The Lapham-Patterson House is park of GA's state park system. The guides are knowledgeable and patiently answer all questions. The tour of the house is the best part though. Roaming around such a strange place after hearing the story of it makes it feel sort of surreal.
It's a nice bit of Thomasville history and well worth a traveler's time.
It's a nice bit of Thomasville history and well worth a traveler's time.
Written 30 December 2013
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If you call the # on the web site they will arrange a tour for you (even if the site says they don't do tours on a specific day they are extremely accommodating and will do their best to make you happy).
Good Luck and enjoy this beautiful house.
Written 9 May 2016
what days are you open and what are your hours of operation?
Written 5 July 2015
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