| History | ||
| Built between 1884-85 as a winter cottage for Chicago shoe merchant C. W. Lapham, the house was well equipped with its own gas lighting system, hot and cold water, indoor plumbing and modern closets. Local tour lore has long claimed the cottage has no right angles at all; in truth it holds only two true rectangular rooms, but genuine right angles are rare throughout its windows, doors and closets, giving the whole house its famously off-kilter, asymmetrical feel. The 19 rooms have 45 doors and 53 windows. The Lapham-Patterson House is a monument to the imagination, creative engineering and craftsmanship of the Victorian Era. Fishscale shingles, oriental-style porch decorations, long-leaf pine inlaid floors, and a remarkable double-flue chimney with a walk-through stairway and cantilevered balcony exemplify the quality and skill of its Victorian creators. Due to its outstanding architectural significance, the Lapham-Patterson House was named a National Historic Landmark in 1975. Like many other successful Northerners, Lapham came to the bustling resort town of Thomasville, Georgia for its mild, pleasing climate and the supposed therapeutic value of the pine-scented air. The winter house was sold in 1894, and it was re-sold in 1905 to James G. Patterson. The Pattersons remained in possession until 1970. It is operated by the Thomas County Historical Society. |
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| Facility Amenities | ||
 Picnic Area Gift ShopBus Parking |
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| Operating Hours, Contact and Address | ||
| Fridays, 1-4PM, Saturdays, 10AM-4PM, & Sundays, 1PM-4PM. Admission is $15 per adult. Tours are also available by appointment. The facility is available for weddings, teas, meetings, etc. Thomas County Historical Society at 229-226-7664 - Address: 626 N Dawson St, Thomasville Georgia 31792 |
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