Blandwood Mansion, Italian Villa Style, Greensboro, NC

Blandwood Mansion, an Italian Villa-style residence in Greensboro, NC, designed by Alexander Jackson Davis and formerly owned by Governor John Motley Morehead.
Blandwood Mansion, an Italian Villa-style residence in Greensboro, NC, designed by Alexander Jackson Davis and formerly owned by Governor John Motley Morehead.

Blandwood Mansion, an Italian Villa-style residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, stands as a significant example of 19th-century American architecture. Originally a Federal-style farmhouse built in 1795, it was transformed into its current appearance during the ownership of Governor John Motley Morehead. Designed by Alexander Jackson Davis, the mansion is noted for its central tower, a popular element in Italianate designs. Saved from demolition in 1964, Blandwood now operates as a museum, preserving its historical and architectural importance for the public.

Photo taken in March 2012.

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