If Walls Could Talk... Season 12 Episode 13 Mayoral Roots and More
- June 5, 2006
- 21 min
If Walls Could Talk is a television series that explores the history and secrets behind old houses. In the 12th season's 13th episode, titled "Mayoral Roots and More," viewers are taken to a historical home with a rich past.
The episode begins with a look at just how grand this house is. It is a three-story brick home with a sweeping front porch and beautiful shutters. The current owners have been living in the home for a little over a year and they are looking for more information about it.
The hosts, Kevin and Andrew, begin their investigation in the living room. They discover that the fireplace in the living room was not the original fireplace. The original was removed by a previous owner and replaced with a more modern version. The hosts determine that the original fireplace would have been much grander than the one that currently exists.
The hosts then move on to the dining room. They notice that there are a few different types of wallpaper in the room. They believe that each type of wallpaper is from a different time period. They take a closer look at the different wallpapers and are able to determine the approximate year that each one was installed.
Next, they move on to the kitchen. They find a small room off of the kitchen that they believe was once a pantry. They also find a hidden room behind the pantry. The hosts are amazed by the size of the hidden room and believe that it was once a secret passage or a hiding spot during the Civil War.
While investigating the second floor, the hosts discover a few surprises. They find a small room that was most likely used as a nursery. They also find that there was once a sliding door that separated two bedrooms. The hosts believe that this was done to create a suite for the owners.
The most interesting discovery that the hosts make is in the third-floor ballroom. They find a box full of old documents. Many of the documents are related to the family that owned the home during the 1800s. They are able to piece together a lot of information about the family and their connection to the town's mayor.
The hosts also discover that there is still one living descendant of the family. They reach out to her and are able to set up a meeting. When they meet with her, they learn even more about the family's history and their connection to the town.
Overall, "Mayoral Roots and More" is an intriguing episode that takes viewers on a journey through a historical home. The hosts are able to uncover many secrets and piece together a lot of information about the family that lived there. It is a great episode for anyone who loves history or is interested in old houses.