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St. Louis. The Wyly home faces the Bay on property once the site of the Tulane Hotel. Destroyed by fire, the Hotel was replaced circa 1930 by a red tiled stucco house in Spanish Mission style. Just completed construction has added a wing of four bedrooms, three baths, a music room, and a recreational room. Filled with antiques and family pieces, its spacious floor plan lends itself t6 gracious entertaining and week-end guests.
4.	KATE LOBRANO HOUSE, 108 Cue Street, Bay St. Louis. Now the home of the Hancock County Historical Society. This turn of the century cottage is in the process of renovation. The home of Kate Maynard Lobrano, given by her heirs in 1988 to be the permanent home of the Historical Society, is a two-bay cottage with an undercut front and side gallery of vertical barge board construction. It features French doors at the entrance and along the gallery. The house is also a small museum. Docents will be available during the tour.
5.	HOME OF DR. AND MRS. SWAN WARD, 982 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis. Designed by Dr. Ward to resemble a "shotgun style" cottage that was tom down near Main Street. It was built by local Architect Carl Heitzman and decorated with the assistance of interior designer Marcia Artigue. The naturally terraced lot with its numerous large oak trees, provides natural habitat for many native and migrating birds. The ever evolving gardens are designed to blend with the native flora as well as compliment the home.
Afternoon tour 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
6.	WAVELAND CITY HALL, 301 Coleman Avenue, Waveland, Waveland City Hall was originally built as a school between 1906 and 1908 by Ferdinand Raymond. The school had a bell on top of a cupola when it was first erected. After hurricane “Camille” in 1969, both the bell and the cupola were lost. In 1930, a brick school (the present Civic Center) was erected and the city government took over the building. In 1991, the upstairs of City Hall was renovated. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon tour.
7.	HOME OF BRYON AND YVONNE GRIFFITH, 127 Sarah’s Lane, Waveland. Maison de Anges, built in 1993, is a custom recreation of old southern elegance. Designed by a local doll maker and her husband, the home blends the best of acadian and southern plantation architectures. Set just off the beach, Maison de Anges overlooks the Mississippi Sound and is framed by a cluster of old live oaks that is rumored to have frequently been a campsite in the Civil War. Features include old style high ceilings, rooms divided by unique stained glass transoms, and a blend of old world hardwood, marble, and imported tile floorings. The owner's artistic talents are featured throughout the home’s window coverings, floral arrangements, and her large collection of French porcelain reproduction dolls. The grounds are accented with flower and rose gardens and a New Orleans style courtyard, pool and gazebo surrounded by angel sculptures.
8.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. JAMES J. CRANE, 426 South Beach Blvd., Waveland. A two story wooden frame house enclosed by a white picket fence, the house dates to the late 1880’s. It has been altered only slightly by owners and storms. The original front porch, which is featured in "Along the Gulf’, was destroyed by the 1947 hurricane and the owners plan to replace it.
The two gardens listed below will be viewed as one.
Enter at 706 South Beach. Walking shoes are suggested.
9.	GARDENS OF CHAPPY AND STARR CHAPMAN, 706 South Beach Blvd., Waveland. Five sprawling acres, canopied by Centuries old Live Oak, Magnolia, and Pecan trees. A walkway through the beautiful Rose garden surrounding a french statue circa 1920 of Baccus, leads to the arbor covered in confederate jasmine. A reflecting pond with a life size statue of Venus is surrounded by
trees and shrubs native to this region. The Garden of the Four Seasons with its many statues reflecting the changes of the seasons, contains a winding walkway lined with crepe myrtles of many colors. The goddess Diana is positioned to overlook a variety of Palms and Fern. An herb garden, perennial gardens, wildflower gardens and many other gardens are all a part of this spectacular setting.
10.	GARDENS OF MR. RICHARD GRAYSON, 712 South Beach Blvd., Waveland. This many acred property, along with the adjoining Chapman's property, were originally owned by Mr. Maximillian Bourgeois, the first mayor of Waveland. Dr. Walter Hava, a prominent horticulturist in the 1930’s planted the original gardens. He registered the daylilly MISSISSIPPI. The current owner, has worked many years in the development and restoration of this lovely area. Ancient trees and azaleas, sixty foot camellias and sasanquas, combine to make this a one of a kind experience. A sleepy pond filled with water lilly and outlined with native irises, day lillys, create a symphony of beauty. Hostesses: Bay-Waveland Garden Club.
GULFPORT Friday, March 29, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pilgrimage Chairman - Mrs. Merle Spann Co-Chairmen - Mrs. Rebecca Anderson, Mrs. Linda Domino, Mrs. Julie Hatten, Mrs. Alberta Matulieh,
Mrs. Mary Ann Nicholson, Mrs. Pat Stewart
The Beachcomber Trolley will run between the Burgess home and all
tour locations from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1.	Hospitality Tea, Native Plant & Wildflower Exhibit and Garden Tour at the HOME OF JOHN AND BETSI BURGESS, 1238 East Beach Blvd. The 2 acre grounds of this historic registry home overlook the gulf, abound with ancient live oaks, towering crepe myrtles and many native coastal plants. Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Master Gardner Association lead the garden tours. Also meet Elsie Martin, a wildflower specialist, and the native plant representative Elizabeth Meyer from " The Gardening Angel”. Hostesses: Northwood Hills, Woodglen and Gulfport Garden Clubs.
2.	CLOWER-THORNTON NATURE AREA & COFFEE CREEK WOODLANDS. Clower-Thomton Nature Area was donated Garden Clubs of MS, Inc. in 1986 by Mrs. Aida Clower Yates in memory of her parents, J. C. Clower and Mary Thornton Clower. In February, 1994, Coffee Creek Woodlands was donated by Mr. & Mrs. A. C. Hutto, Jr. in memory of the A. C. Hutto, Sr. family. Traverse trails marked with shredded plant material, cross over a dry creek bed on a picturesque foot bridge. The trail will leads to wetland habitats, a fern grotto and a lovely white sandbar by flowering Coffee Creek. Hostesses: Gulfport Garden Club.
3.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. AL SAUCIF2R, 529 16th Street, Old Mississippi City. Open 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mr. Saucier’s father was principal of the old Mississippi City School. He acquired the property in the 1930’s and moved a home from Palmetto Street onto this site. It was passed on to the current owners and in 1988 they rebuilt the house leaving only the foundation and floors. Antiques and accessories reflect the history of the Saucier home, including Al’s boyhood bedroom. The breakfast area features a display of Mrs. Saucier’s hobby of miniatures. The grounds were developed by Mr. Saucier’s parents. Several camellias were originally grafted by his father. Included on the grounds is a two bedroom guest house. Hostesses: Bayou View and Bayou Oaks Garden Clubs.


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