White House replica draws stares

Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^ | 11.19.04 | TINAH SAUNDERS

[mikeus_maximus]

"Georgia has its own White House! It sets the Yankees to shame."

Most Yankees (and I used to be one) have no idea how affluent northern Atlanta is. They'd be amazed at the size of most of the houses, even for working class stiffs like myself.

[Marysecretary]

Can you imagine the heating and electric bills? Be grateful for the sausage can--easier to heat and clean! Of course, if you could afford a house like his, who cares about housework?

[MattGarrett]

There's a replica of the White House in Central California, if memory serves.

[I still care]

Bump for keeping.

[Tempest]

Good man.

[2Jedismom]

So did he vote for Bush??

I'd be willing to guess "Yes". I know his wife donated $500 to one Sunny Warren, a Republican.

Sunny Warren

[annyokie]

Thanks, Michael! This is too cool!

[SuzanneC]

Thanks, Howlin. This looks fabulous.

[Southack]

In America, anyone can live in their own White House.

[donmeaker]

The original white house was where George Washington wooed a widow Custis. It was destroyed during the Civil War, after being used by McClellan's army as a hosptital. At that time it was owned by Robert E. Lee's wife, who was a granddaughter of Martha Custis Washington.

[tuckrdout]

Wow! Great. Lovely home. I would love to go:

"They are opening their home to the public from Dec. 11 through Jan. 2 to raise money for the independent International Church of God, a Christian church that ministers to Muslims converting to Christianity. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The only day the house will be closed is Christmas Day. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors and $10 for children 6 to 12."

[Marysecretary]

Well, this one sure is beautiful. It's not my style of decorating but it would be fun to stay there for a week!

[Safetgiver]

Well, yeah. The real one is older than dirt and the surrounding real estate is sort of run down (D.C.).

[labowski]

Heh, that's right down the street from me, I always wondered who lived there. Of course, you could fit my one bedroom apartment in the foyer...................