Smith Collins House

Marianna History

This beautiful Arts and Crafts bungalow was built in 1926 by the Milton Smith family.  It is a prime example of the Craftsman style architecture so popular during the 20's and 30's, a style that developed into a truly American type home.

Linda Collins purchased the house in 2006 and began restoration.  Many of the original exterior and interior features have been retained.  There are four fireplaces, original hardwood floors, a charming butler's pantry with a built-in china closet and several French doors.  Externally, you will note the eave brackets and eighty-three inch windows, most with the original glass.

The living and dining rooms feature coffer ceilings with criss-cross beams.  The original doors, wainscoting and tall base-boards have been retained.  An indication of the craftsmanship is in the mitered corners on the siding.  Instead of placing a vertical board at the corners, the side boards are mitered (dove-tailed) into the corresponding board along the front.