The above home is where Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Bryan lived in Irving Park on Sunset Drive on the Southeast Corner of Cleburne Street. Mr. Bryan was one of Greensboro's most well known and revered businessmen who was extremely civic minded and financially generous to the community. After his wife, the former Kathleen M. Price, lost her battle with Alzheimer's Disease in 1985, Mr. Bryan lived in the house for ten more years, until his death in 1995. In 1996, renovations were made and UNCG's Chancellor Patricia Sullivan moved into the residence. Mr. Bryan designated his home for that purpose. The Bryan name features prominently in Greensboro: Bryan Boulevard, Bryan Park, and, most recently, The Bryan Foundation Gallery in the Historical Museum are named for him.
The Joseph M. Bryan papers are archived at UNCG where 50 linear feet of material is available. Not only details of his business history but also family history right down to details like his communication with artist Marcus Blahove who painted Bryan's portrait.
This is our contribution to Ruby Tuesday, hopefully brick red is red enough to qualify!
A very pretty big house! Fantastic light and colors.
Posted by: Gunn White | Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 05:45 AM
A very stately estate.
Posted by: Dina | Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 06:10 AM
Lovely in it's simplicity.
Posted by: Bill B | Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 07:26 AM
That man was conscious of the world he was living. Good story.
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Posted by: Valery | Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 08:38 AM
Very pretty house. Sounds like a nice man too.
Posted by: Halcyon | Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Dina has it right . . . stately. Thanks for informing us.
Posted by: Jack | Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 10:44 AM
What gorgeous property! Great colors :D
Posted by: Kaori | Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 11:59 AM
What a beautiful home and yard. A very interesting family history, too.
And about those 6-7" platform spike heels...I might have bought them 25 years ago, but not now. I would be more likely to break, than twist something.
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Posted by: barbara farr | Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 05:29 PM
I need to find out the secret to their beautifully green lawn. Beautiful lawn to match the beautiful house.
Posted by: gogouci | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 12:28 AM
what a magnificent mansion. and such noteworthy history. i am glad you are enjoying the agave series. I hope all is well
Posted by: julie scottsdaledailyphoto.com | Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 12:42 AM