Relaxing on the Lawn at Moran Place ca. 1897

This photograph was probably taken around 1897 when Moran Place was shiny and new.

The dapper fellow in front is without a doubt Charles "Brud" Harrell Moran and the girl petting the dog is his youngest sister, Marion Agnes Moran.   Brud would about 21 years old and Marion is about 12.  I can't be positive but I think the woman holding the umbrella is Fannie Moran Ezzell, the oldest of J.W. Moran and Sophia Riley Gunn's children.  It appears that the woman has a wedding ring on and Fannie married James Ezzell in 1897.   As for the other two women, they remain a mystery for now.

Moran Place

Moran Place, Constructed in 1895-1897
by John Williamson Moran for his wife Sophia Riley Gunn

Railing from the house and the old smokehouse

Old and new wheels.

The old silo, read more about the silo and it's history

Thought I'd give black and white a go.  Actually looks
more suited to a cemetery than one of the planters
at the house.

Moran Trivia, '95....1895 that is.

"Begun laying the foundation for the new house on Friday Aug 30 '95"  From Fannie Moran's Little Red Notebook.   Please note that the '95 refers to 1895 and that the "new house" isn't so new anymore but it is still standing and would always be known as "Moran Place".