A Tour of Union Street
A tour of Union Street offers an opportunity to view two fascinating sections of Brunswick--an old, upper-class Anglo-American area and an African American section. Time needed for field trip: 1 hour plus.Union Street--the Anglo-American segment
| Let's begin with the oldest standing house in Brunswick, the "1829 House" or more properly, the "McCullough House". Despite its name it was actually built in 1853 by the DuBignon family in the Mansard style. Fires have wrecked great havoc in cities built of wood and Brunwick is no exception. All of the older houses built between 1771 and 1852 are long gone. |
| This charming home is a Victorian home, probably built around the turn of the century. Notice the porch on this home. Can you tell how it is used? Hint: all of the porches on this end of Union Street have the same use or function. Look them over and see if you can figure out their function. | 
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| This house is the rectory of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church. It was built after the turn of the century in the Bankers' Tudor style. The current occupant has developed a conservatory/greenhouse at the rear of the property. People "personalize" the homes they live in and adapt them to their needs whenever possible. |
| The last house on this page is a Spanish Revival home. Note the red tile roof and stucco exterior. | 
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Figured out how these porches are used? Click here for the answer.