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AdamL-B commented on McDougald Terrace
Around the time that Mcdougald Terrace was built, E Lawson street would have Braswell Street. The
AdamL-B commented on McDougald Terrace
At the time of construction, this portion of E Lawson Street would have been called Braswell Street
Tina55 commented on Lyon Ellis House - 1623 Bahama Road
My grandparents Otha and Gracie Ellis purchased this home in theb1950's and it was in the family for
Tina55 commented on Lyon Ellis House - 1623 Bahama Road
The Lyons-Ellis home was purchased by my Grandfather Otha Ellis after the Lyons in the 1950's. My