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Presents River Encore: 25 Years of CFRT on the River Stage May 14-24 A celebration not to be missed!   May 30 5-10 pm Downtown Fayetteville’s Festival Park For more information call 323-4234 or visit www.cfrt.org Gillespie of Richmond, complement the symmetry of the house. A circular drive with guest parking is at the front, and the garage entrance is at the rear, both concealed by brick walls. The exterior of the house is of brick laid in the Flemish-bond pattern. The sand-molded bricks were shipped from Virginia, individually wrapped to protect the finish. The roof is slate. There are two tall chimneys, one exposed at the rear of the house. Tom said that the chimney was built and torn down twice before it had the look Mrs. Currie wanted. The front of the house has dormers and is centered with a Palladian window. A columned stoop leads to the entrance with fanlight and sidelights. The spacious foyer opens to the living room on the right and dining room on the left, both with arched doorways. The open staircase with maple handrail turns to rest against the back wall. “She (Mrs. Currie) wanted an entrance that would make a statement,” Anne said. 42|Special Issue • 2009 Floors throughout the house are hardwood. Ceilings are 10 feet high downstairs and 9 feet upstairs. Walls are plastered and topped with wide crown molding. The den is an exception with raised paneling of solid cherry. The fireplace with its fluted pilasters, marble surround and mantelpiece with swag embellishments is a focal point of the room. A similar fireplace with the original ornate brass coal box and hardware is in the living room. Door knobs throughout the house are solid brass. An example of Mrs. Currie’s meticulous attention to details is found in the way the crown molding was applied. There’s a slight space between the molding and the ceiling to allow pictures to be hung. The house has two master bedrooms, one on each of the two floors. The downstairs bedroom is now used as a guest room. In the adjoining bath the vanity is topped with black marble with gold veining. The small sink has a gold design, and the faucet and handles are

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