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8.	THE COTTAGE AND STUDIO OF SUSAN AND DAN MCMANUS, SR., 304 Nicholson Avenue, Waveland.
Susan and Dan McManus of Abita Springs, Louisiana, purchased this 1930's raised cottage on oak-lined Nicholson Avenue three years ago and began renovating and adding on immediately. The cottage interior was expanded as walls were removed and new rooms created. The kitchen up-date called for new cabinets and flooring. The couple added French doors, a full bath, a sunroom and many other amenities. Susan feels that her effective use of every available space makes up for her home's overall small size. Last year they built a charming backyard studio. The cottage is an ongoing project for this retired school principal and her insurance executive husband who do all the work themselves. A pergola was the latest addition to the property. Susan is an avid collector and you will see her collections in every room. The semi-tropical gardens provide a cascade of color in spring and summer. Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
9.	THE HOME OF GEORGE AND LILI STAHLER, THE GREEN HOUSE, THE RED HOUSE, 513 Jeff Davis, Waveland. The Green House has been in the family since 1943, originally a six-room center hall cottage built c. 1900. Lili's family notes that it was moved to its existing location in the early 1920's. The Stahlers began renovations on the home in 2001 updating it from a summer/weekend home to their permanent residence. The original part of the home contains a blend of the antique furniture collected from both Liii and George's families. The front room features a Rosewood love seat, matching chairs, a plantation gentleman's chair with its matching lady's chair and a Danish sea captain's "wedding chest". The original claw foot bathtub is one of the features in the guest bath. In the great room is the writing desk of George's great-grandmother and an elegant Boston library table carved with the Page family coat of arms on either side. A circular pine stairway leads to a second floor study. The master suite features a lovely sleigh bed and French dressing table. One of Lili's favorite areas is her garden bath. On display is her Statue of Liberty collection. Of special interest is the stained glass window of Miss Liberty and the Twin Towers.
Leaving the back porch, a path wanders alongside of a delightful pond, ending at the Red House, which is used as a guest house, and its nearby pool. Liii said the family refers to it as the "Honeymoon Cottage" because many relatives spent their wedding night there. The Stahler's art collection includes work by Elsworth and William Woodward. Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 13, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pilgrimage Chairman: Betty D'Aquilla Co-Chairman: Tricia McDonald Art Exhibit Co-Chairmen: Tricia McDonald Refreshment Chairman: Lois Jones Hostesses: Long Beach Garden Club Members Please observe the hours posted for each location.
1.	LONG BEACH GARDEN CLUB CENTER, 201 East 5th Street, (corner of S. Burke and East 5th) The Garden Club Center was built in 1953. It is located on a plot of ground that was donated by charter member (1930), Mrs. S.E. Crane and her husband. Almost demolished by the winds of Hurricane Camille in 1969, it was restored and refurbished by September 1970. Both the silver (1955) and golden anniversaries (1980) have been celebrated in this building, and it served as headquarters for the 50th anniversary of the Spring Pilgrimage in 1997. Tour maps and brochures will be available. Refreshments will be served. On display will be a juried art exhibit. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2.	THE HOME OF MARK AND LEE ANNE BRYANT, CAMELLIA COTTAGE, 114 West Fourth Street. This home, circa 1904, was recognized as an historic property in January 2001. The house is a basic Southern cottage with pine and cedar clapboard siding, heart pine floors and a stamped tin roof. Entry to the front porch is guarded by two massive camellias that are over seventy-five years old. Other mature specimens, such as a magnolia, a dogwood, and pecan tree are located on the property. Hours: 10:00
a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3.	THE OCEAN WAVE QUILTERS EXHIBIT AT FELLOWSHIP HALL Participating in the Pilgrimage for their 12th consecutive year, the exhibit will be in fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, 208 Pine Street (corner of Church Street). This popular display will include a variety of beautiful handmade items including new and old quilts, wall hangings, pillows, quillos, baby and children's quilts, carry-alls and much more in different quilting techniques such as hand quilting, applique and machine quilting. Hostesses: Ocean Wave Quilters. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4.	MONTELLA SALON. The oldest commercial building on Jeff Davis Avenue, owned by Shawn and Lynn Montella, houses a hair salon upstairs and a coffee shop downstairs.
It was built by Hancock County Bank as the bank's second branch, primarily to serve the growing Long Beach truck farming industry. Because of the Great Depression, the branch was moved to Gulfport and the library was housed


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