James Puckett House (c. 1923)

Across the street from where you stand, the original portion of the "My Best Friend's Barkery" building (closest to the street) is a house built in the 20s by Jim and Beulah Townsend Puckett from a Sears Roebuck kit - so popular in the day! Jim passed away quite young, but Beulah lived in their home until around the turn of this century. After her death, the home was sold and has been used as a construction company office and a real estate office. The current business, a very popular pet store, opened in 2010 and is responsible for several additions since. Note that what is now the the back of the building was originall the front porch and faced the house of Jim's brother L.M. (now Antler Realty, a later tour stop). The area between the two houses has always been yard and garden. Continue along the sidewalk and you will be alerted for the next tour stop just before you cross the small intersection at Elementary Way. Though the building you are looking for is just past the intersection, it is best viewed before you cross.