FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 192 Franklin’s Historic Resources Local Historic Districts Boyd Mill Avenue Dwellings located in the Boyd Mill Avenue Historic District consist of a diverse collection of Colonial Revival, Folk Victorian, and Bungalow residences that were constructed in the early-thru-mid20th century. These plots were originally sold off from the estates of the White and Bushi families. The exception to this is Magnolia Hall, an 1840 residence in Italianate style built by banker William S. Campbell. The historic district received its name from the Boyd Mill, located on the turnpike that connected Franklin with Old Hillsboro Road. Key Characteristics • One- and two-story houses • Mix of architectural styles present, including Queen Anne, Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Ranch • Porches common • Deep front yards and wide side yards/spacing between buildings predominate, but generally smaller in close proximity to 11th Avenue North • Sidewalk on one side of the street • Some retaining walls, and grouped and individual trees • Walkways from sidewalks to entrances • Driveways generally located in side yards • Traditionally placed detached accessory structures
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