Green Manor: A Home of Heart and History A house is built with bricks and mortar, but a home is where your heart feels safe. Despite losing over fifty trees, The Green Manor sustained only minor structural damage during the tornado that swept through Newnan in the spring of 2021. This year’s Christmas Tour celebrates our community’s recovery, resilience, and renewal. The Craftsman Cottage at 139 Greenville Street has been a witness to more than a century of life and change. Built in 1916 by Bank President Harvey North, the home was originally heated by six coal fireplaces, and its small kitchen and butler’s pantry that was once accessed through a back porch. The home sits on a charming one-acre lot, adjacent to fifteen acres of land belonging to Atkinson Elementary School. Over the years, The Green Manor has been home to a banker, a doctor, a beauty queen, a lawyer, an architect, and a pilot. Each family has left their mark, reshaping the house to suit their lives. Dr. Hammond, the second owner, added a three-car garage and transformed a bedroom into a home office for weekend visits with patients. In 1977, architect Dale Wilkin vaulted the main living room ceiling into the attic, adding extra bedrooms and architectural interest. In 2017, the Palmers breathed new life into the home by expanding the kitchen and remodeling bathrooms while carefully preserving its historic charm. Today, Loi Palmer is honored to welcome guests for sourdough and gardening classes along with weekend stays. As the steward of this beloved historic home, she invites you to linger, explore, and share in its enduring story.