Proceeds benefit the Auburn Museum.
The Linton Town House
101 Public Square
Listed in the National Registry October 29, 1982, this two story brick building with parapet roof and entrance on the long side facing the square in Auburn.
It was first the home of the G. W. Davidson Banking Company, Auburn's earliest bank in 1869.
This building has housed a number of activities over the last hundred plus years, a tearoom, office space for a number of businesses, The Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
Today it is know as the Linton Town House. It is the home of Paul and Carolyn Zimmerman. The home is beautifully decorated at all times, but at Christmas Carolyn goes all out for the season.
The home is furnished with lovely item of furniture that was designed and made from solid cherry or walnut, an American heritage of 50 years of craftsmanship by Colonial House Furniture Inc. here in Auburn. The decor is perfect in their home.
In 2002, their furniture was selected as on of the favorites of Southern Living Magazine. The line of furniture has over 150 pieces in the Colonial House Catalog. The secretary pattern they use is over 200 years old, it came from a lady here in Auburn.
The Shaker Tavern
The Shaker Tavern, located on Highway 73, built in 1869 as a business venture for the South Union Shaker, housed a hotel for the people of the world The Shakers leased the building to an outside interest for one hundred dollars a month, leaving its management to the world.
The Shaker Tavern maintained a thriving business for more than forty years, catering to the Victorian railroad travelers who stopped at South Union.
The building's architectural features were clearly incorporated to attract the world's people, whose tastes differed dramatically from that of the Shakers.
The stark simplicity of the building used by the Shakers contrast greatly with the grand columned facade, intricate brickwork, and the ornate staircase of the Shaker Tavern.
A colonial tea is being presented at the Shaker Tavern in appreciation of all of the support that has been given to Auburn's Historical Society.
The Hall House
This charming Bedford Stone House, located at 104 Peterson Ave., was built c. 1939 by the Baumhoff family.
The Baumhoffs celebrated their first Christmas Eve in their new house of by hosting an open house and inviting friends and neighbors. They asked that each family bring an ornament to place on the tree.
By the end of the evening, the tree was decorated with beautiful keepsake ornaments. In 1945, Ruby and Hansford Scott bought the house and moved in along with their son and daughter, David Freedman and Christine (Cookie).
Mr. Scott was a ham radio operator and the tall antenna pole still stands in the back of the house. The Scotts sold the house in 1987.
After only a short time, the house was sold again to Robin and Charles Collins. In 1992, the house was purchased by Tim and Tammy Hall who have lived in the house with their children, Jared and Jordan.
The Halls have done a great deal of renovations to the home including refinishing the hardwood floors throughout the house and bringing the house back to it's original splendor that Mrs. Ruby Scott loved.
This home has always been special at Christmas and the Hall family keeps up the tradition by decorating each Santa's nook and formal gold dining room.
Auburn Museum
You are cordially invited to visit the Auburn Museum at 433 West Main Street and be a part of the Auburn Historical Society's Candlelight Tour of Homes. This year's tour will include the museum, the Shaker Tavern, and two beautiful homes. It will be conducted from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 7.
The Auburn Museum houses many interesting artifacts which have been graciously donated and will be dressed in holiday fare of bygone days. It also includes a jailhouse c. 1865 and one room schoolhouse c. 1885.
The members and directors of Auburn's Historical Society have worked hard and been assisted by a grant from the Carpenter Foundation to purchase the building and land which the three building stand upon. The building also houses the Auburn Library along with the Museum.
Auburn Historical Society
Upcoming Event:
Special Guest Speaker will be Professor James C. Claypool, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004 at 2 p.m.
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