Cherokee Lodge Home

Click here to hear residents Carol and Joel Terbrueggen talk about the home and the additional photos as you scroll down through them. Right-click and select “Save Target As” to download the MP3.

Joel and Carol Terbrueggen

Joel and Carol Terbrueggen

Cherokee Lodge In Floor

Inlayed wood at the entrance of the front door.

Front Door Opens Outward

Front door opens outward so it could not be kicked in.

Floor Tile

Rookwood floor tile.

Poker Room

Under the carpet in this lower level room, is a large design of a four poker hands etched in the cement. The owners speculate that speakeasy patrons played cards in this room.

Closet

Hidden storage room.

Hidden Storage Room With Door Open

Hidden storage room exposed.

Wall Iron

Wrought iron wall sconces originally held wax candles and could be removed to be used walking around the house.

Stair Iron Work

Wrought iron stair railing.

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