Isaqueena, Gothic Revival mansion in Greenville, United States.
Description
Isaqueena is a 40-room mansion that blends Gothic Revival with eclectic design elements including six Doric columns, a Palladian window, a castellated tower, and two rooftop patios. The substantial porte-cochère entrance adds to the property's grand and varied architectural presence.
History
Walter Gassaway, a banker and textile mill owner, commissioned construction between 1919 and 1924, while his wife Minnie designed the structure. The property later served as an art museum, church, school, and event venue before its listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Culture
The name comes from Isaqueena, a Cherokee woman from the region whose story is part of local history. Visitors can see how this heritage remains present in the property's identity today.
Practical
The property sits on extensive grounds with distinct areas easy to explore. It remains accessible for events and tours, allowing visitors to move through various rooms and outdoor spaces while taking in the building's different architectural features and the surrounding landscape.
Did you know?
Stone from a 19th-century grist mill that once stood on the nearby Reedy River was incorporated into the mansion's walls, directly linking the building to Greenville's industrial past. This reuse of materials shows how local history was literally built into the property.
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