Leonard and Judy Lindsey Harlow House.
Historic Homes on Powell Parkway (State Highway 5)
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here are stories behind the windows and doors of old homes along State Highway 5. Following are stories about four of those homes. Some are still occupied and one has been demolished. Following are the stories of these individual buildings as put forth in “The Spark That Ignited the Town of Anna” which was compiled, written and published by members of the Anna Area Historical Preservation Society. Photos are current and show what the houses look like today. The Leonard and Judy Harlow House
Harlow House Compiled by Judy Lindsey Harlow Location: 496 S. Powell Pkwy; Anna; built 1955
This is the home of Leonard and Judy Harlow. It was built in 1955 when Leonard returned from serving in the armed forces in Germany. It was built at the cost of $15,500 (with no mortgage) on a lot owned by Judy’s parents, Gene and Ruby Lindsey, The house plans were drawn by Judy. Shack Smith was the contractor. Perry Bell (Red) Flanery did dirt work on the lot with a large road grader. James (Son) Gentry was the builder along with carpenters Lawrence Kemp, Hardy Bell, Jimmy 4
Bill and Arlie Lindsey Home.
Rattan, Mr. Combest and others. Mr. Cotter laid the cement foundation Weldon Lewis also did cement work. Cedar shakes were ordered from Canada by Lebrun Goforth, owner of Anna Lumber Co. The shakes were used as the focal point on the outside walls. Willie Mangum and Clarence ( Jelly) Pell fashioned a brick flower planter in front of the house. However, the clay soil and shifting of the ground took its toll on the planter and it had to be torn down. A garden plot is at the rear of the house. Leonard has planted and harvested there every year. Also, there is a small barn and pasture where horses, FFA calves, pigs, goats, and dogs had found a home. This has been the home of Leonard and Anna Living Magazine
Judy their entire married life. Their three children, Russell, Dale and Suzanne were raised here. Also, their four grandchildren, Katharine, Hunter, Andrew and Chloe and great grandchildren, Renndon and Hayes have been loved and entertained here since birth. Family Sunday dinners have always been the highlight and main function of this home! Bill and Arlie Lindsey Home
The Lindsey House Compiled by: Judy Lindsey Harlow Location: 516 S. Powell Pkwy, Anna; built in the 1940s
