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Old 10-06-2009, 01:53 PM
 
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Thanks for all the great reply posts.
Re weather, sorry, we were probably a little too vague in our initial post.
We do NOT like extremely hot summers or humid summers. Cold weather in winter is fine. Gray/clouds fine, although some sun would be appreciated.
We have had lengthy vacations in Savannah and Charleston SC. We love the look and the feel of the historic districts in those towns --- but the summers there would be too hot and humid for us. Savannah or Charleston --- without the summertime heat and humidity --- would be absolutely perfect. We loved all the photos from Atlanta, thank you, but again the heat and humidity would be a little too much for us.
We are looking for neighborhoods with the highest concentration of charming, historic homes. We're historic preservationists. We like all architectural styles from 1700's - 1930.
Any additional posts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Not to try to change your mind, but...the humidity in Atlanta is much lower than that of Savannah or Charleston. Atlanta is in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and at an elevation of 1,050'. July and August are hot (like almost everywhere else in the U.S.) but the rest of the year is much less so, with wonderful fall and spring seasons and mild but cold winters.

Just wanted to let you know.
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Old 10-06-2009, 03:42 PM
 
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Thank you Deacon J.
We're going to add Atlanta to our list of
places to visit. We've still got 2 years to go before retirement.
We've always heard wonderful things about Atlanta, and the pictures from the various people who have posted are wonderful, just what we are looking for.
We live in Reno, frequently 90 - 100 in July and August, but no humidity --- so I think we will visit Atlanta in July or August 2010, to give it a test run at the hottest time of the year.
Again, thanks.
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Old 10-06-2009, 03:49 PM
 
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Thank you Deacon J.
We're going to add Atlanta to our list of
places to visit. We've still got 2 years to go before retirement.
We've always heard wonderful things about Atlanta, and the pictures from the various people who have posted are wonderful, just what we are looking for.
We live in Reno, frequently 90 - 100 in July and August, but no humidity --- so I think we will visit Atlanta in July or August 2010, to give it a test run at the hottest time of the year.
Again, thanks.
No problem. You might want to also look at some areas north of Atlanta, in North Georgia. It's a very popular retirement area...Rome, GA is a beautiful, historic town of 35,000 and about an hour from Atlanta.


File:Rome Georgia from Myrtle Hill Cemetery.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Old 10-06-2009, 05:14 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia
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Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia







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Old 10-06-2009, 05:36 PM
 
Location: St Simons Island, GA
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Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia
Haven't been to Chestnut Hill in years, but it has always left and impression on me. So lovely.
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Old 10-08-2009, 02:53 PM
 
Location: Augusta GA
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I would say my favorite is Beacon Hill. I love the cobblestone streets! The Historic District of Savannah is really nice as well.
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Old 10-08-2009, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Beautiful Rhode Island
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Most of our towns are historic in RI... here's a few photos of Providence...

Welcome to the City of Providence, The Richard Benjamin Collection
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Old 10-08-2009, 03:14 PM
 
Location: New Albany, Indiana (Greater Louisville)
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There are lots of them. I won't say Old Louisville is the very best, but it is really cool. It's HUGE and has lots of different styles including Italianate, Chateauesque, Queen Anne's, shotgun houses, and more. I really liked living there for 3 years, other than getting my car windows busted every 6 months

I lived here for 3 years


The Pink Palace


Quite a few pedestrian only streets. This one built 40 years after the rest of the area




These are real gas lamps on Belgravia Court, a pedestrian only street


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Old 10-08-2009, 03:18 PM
 
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Old Louisville is beautiful...I'm pretty sure I've been inside the building in the first photo.
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Old 10-08-2009, 07:32 PM
 
Location: ADK via WV
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Harpers Ferry, WV

Tons of History, ton of beauty

outside DC and Baltimore Metro
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