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This 1870s house is part of Victorian Village, where the few homes in Memphis dating from the 1800s have been preserved and restored. In addition to the furniture and decorative arts displayed inside, the house also has an exhibit of clothing from the Victorian era. Look at the cinched waists and layers of velvet and wonder how the Victorian ladies survived the hot Memphis summers. Tours are held every half hour.

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  • Neighbourhood: Downtown

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  • Category: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing
  • Opening hours: We to Su from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
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this place is a palace and Memphis is the greatest city

7 June 2005 | morgan7560

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WOODRUFF-FONTAINE HOUSE

This exquisite three-story French Victorian mansion was built in 1870 and has a grand drawing room graced with original parquet floors and large mirrors. Antique furnishings include Aubusson carpets, marble mantels, and a Venetian crystal chandelier. The formal garden still has its …

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