Blandwood Mansion
Built in 1846, Blandwood gives visitors a look into the past and is a wonderful example of the Tuscan architecture which was so popular in the mid nineteenth century.
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Blandwood, home of former North Carolina Governor John Motley Morehead, is a treasure of architectural and historical significance located in the heart of downtown Greensboro. The mansion is a National Historic Landmark and is the oldest example of Italian villa architecture in the United States. It is operated as a house museum by Preservation Greensboro, Inc. and the Blandwood Guild.
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