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Ferger Place Founded in 1910 by two visionary brothers, Ferger Place Historic District enjoys prestigious distinction as the South's very first planned subdivision. Masterfully designed, the avant-garde community spans 240 spacious acres on the eastern rim of downtown Chattanooga, at the foot of Missionary Ridge. Arranged in a uniquely appealing horeshoe contour, the 69 homes are a dramatic collection of the changing styles that swept the nation from the 1910s to the 1930s.
Indeed, at the turn of the century, a new lifestyle was emerging as a result of the industrial revolution an the expanding economy. Higher incomes flooded into a burgeoning middle class creating demand for a new type of housing. These powerful forces ledt to a shift in attitudes from the lavish excesses of the Victorian era to a more grounded simplicity.
This growing national sentiment found its ultimate expression in the straightforward design of post-Victorian era homes. The emphasis was on comfort, convenience, and utility. In reaction to industrial mass production, the once-waning handcrafted look regained traction as the fashionable alternative. The home become a domestice sanctuary away from the rapidly changing world outside. Interiors were open and comfortable with large and numerous, windows, porches, and sunrooms.
The very best of these trends are painstakingly preserved in the Ferger Place Historic District - a stunning collage of post-Victorian architectural styles:
It's little surprise that a stroll through Ferger Place is like a walk down memory lane. The neighborhood's two avenues - Morningside Drive and Eveningside Drive - merge into a unique horseshoe-shaped cul-de-sac. This self-contianed design promotes a peaceful, secure and close-knit community. Encircled by a protective hedge of fencing and greenery, Ferger Place is a secluded, tranquil haven at the heart of, but also apart from, the surrounding vibrancy and bustle of downtown.
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