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A close-up of a portrait of Adelicia Acklen

A view of the exterior facade of the Belmont Mansion

A Tennessee Historical Marker for the Belmont Mansion, which provides historical information on the site.

This paper explores the modes of transportation available to people in Nashville in the 19th century, including river travel, railroads, carriages, and the roads/turnpikes most likely used.

This paper traces some of Adelicia Acklen's business ventures and real estate transactions.

On this page, you see the listing of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen, as well as their gardeners Leon Geny and Robert Kunze - both European immigrants.

Three photos of the exterior of the Downtown Presbyterian Church in Nashville

Adelicia Acklen donated a bell ($3000) for the church in 1867. This is an example of her charitable work in Nashville.

This paper examines the work that Adelicia Acklen conducted in terms of philanthropy and charity in Nashville.

Adelicia Acklen owned several office spaces on Cherry Street. This photo is of the current location of where those offices were located.