47 Delta Place

Festival Main Page • Buy Tickets • Previous Home • Next Home

Kris and John Dwyer

What may appear like a normal 1904 house to the casual eye will surprise everyone who steps inside.   Saloon-keeper Frederick Fredericks, who built the house, would hardly recognize the unusual use of architectural treasures and “found” items. 

Like many Inman Park homes, the house was cut-up into apartments with rooms tacked on to the back.  As the Dwyer’s family grew, the need for more space became critical.  The “big” renovation began in 2005 when, with neighbor architect Windell Keith’s help, the back half of the house was demolished and rebuilt into the kitchen/sitting space.  The upstairs has three new bathrooms, laundry and guest rooms, plus a second staircase. 

The entryway features the newly refinished heart pine staircase. Notice the library chandelier made from a porch baluster, the tuxedo-style window treatments, and the his-and-hers haberdashery mannequins.  The dining room gleams like old silver with wall stencils, mirrors, mercury glass, ball-gown window treatments, and a round table that can be extended to 22 feet.  The kitchen features chocolate molds and lots of pottery by Inman Park artist Polly the Potter .  The vintage refrigerated butcher display case is now John’s prize wine cooler. 

Upstairs you’ll find unique kids’ rooms and the master suite with all that closet space.  The master bath features an island for his and hers sinks and a tile mural from Lebanon.  Keep your eyes open for unique paint finishes, everyday items displayed in new ways, and more “found” treasures.

This house saw a lot of life in its first 100 years--now it’s set for the next hundred.