On August 15th, we featured Tracey Marshall who founded The Marshall Muse Gallery (see HERE). We mentioned that the gallery was located at 314 N. Church Street in a house that was built in 1914 for the King family. A loyal reader, who first subscribed to Greensboro Daily Phot nearly 18 years ago, expressed disappointment that we didn’t show the exterior of the house.

We make every effort to honor the requests of our readers, especially the ones who give us ideas for people, places, and events of Greensboro to feature! So, here is the nearly 9,000 sq. ft. Tudor, half-timber mansion. The architect of the project was local architect Harry Barton. Barton designed several civic and institutional landmarks (the Guilford County Courthouse, the World War Memorial Stadium, and the Cone Export and Commission Company Building); many buildings on the UNCG campus; as well as several churches; and, other houses.

Virtually every part of the building is gallery or studio space. Of course Tracey has an office inside on the first floor. The doors remain open. Also, there is a small area for snacks and beverages.

Inside and out, Tracey has brought the space to life with bright clean walls. The exterior, now Carolina blue and off white, used to be Tudor brown and light tan. One reader remembers when it was Jung’s Chinese and American Restaurant; another when it was office space. We’re betting it will remain an art gallery for a very long time.

Thank you, Jane, for urging us to feature the exterior of 314 N. Church Street, located on the edge of Fisher Park.

Happy Thursday!