Graduate of Barton Academy.
Maid of the 1905 Mardi Gras Court.
Member of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Reading Club. She studied Eastern religions for much of her life and described herself as a Christian Buddhist. She had a personal guru for many years.
She lived all her life and died at 908 Government Street.
Never married.
Schoolteacher.
She described herself as a Christian Buddhist, studied Eastern religions, including Hindu, and practiced Eastern meditation, having a personal guru for many years.
"Her servant lived with her for her entire life. When the maid was in her 80s, Laura would have to help her down the steps so that she could sweep the sidewalk."
In his book THE WRITE STUFF, page 28, author Robert W. Pelton describes living at 908 Government Street in 1963-64 while writing his first book, HANDWRITING ANALYSIS (1969). "I soon after out of desperation, checked the classifieds in the Mobile Press and came upon a small ad offering a cheap but clean apartment. It was upstairs in an interesting old white wood frame two-story home at 908 Government Street. The battered but beautiful old structure had once been a pre-Civil War era mansion. I was the only renter and I was quite comfortable living there. My apartment was located in the rear of the house away from any street noises. I liked the fact that it was exceptionally quiet, out of the way and private. The owner lived in the downstairs section of the house. She was a refined and charming gray-haired Southern lady who appeared to have stepped out from the days described so beautifully in Gone with the Wind.
I lived in this old house until November of 1964. I was then 30 years old and starting my first book.
Getting Up to My Apartment
I carefully climbed a set of rickety outside stairs to get to my apartment. I had a rather difficult time when I first opened the door and stepped inside. It took a little getting used to as the floor drastically slanted from the entry door to the wall on the opposite end of the room. One side of the old house had settled over a period of years. The floor at the far wall was about 20 feet away. It was approximately a foot lower than it was at the entrance door. The sweet elderly woman was most apologetic about the slanting floor. I insisted that she not be concerned about this triviality. Little did she know how happy I was to find such a nice place. I told her I really liked the apartment despite its obvious problem. I thought the whole thing had character. It was quite out of the ordinary. I actually got a kick out of the fact that I had to walk in with my back leaning towards the door. I would otherwise lose my balance and end up running down the floor until I banged into the far wall. The Place Was Perfect For Me! The gracious Southern lady charged me only $10.00 a week for rent. I had a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and table and chairs. There was a decent bathroom with an old fashioned claw foot tub and shower just off the kitchen. And there was a nice size living room furnished with well used but immaculately clean furniture. Included was a huge overstuffed chair and sofa, and small single bed. The rooms were more than sufficient to suit my needs. The place was spotless and it was located in a well kept historical district. I never had to worry about being burglarized or mugged. I was happy living there...."
Maid of the 1905 Mardi Gras Court.
Member of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Reading Club. She studied Eastern religions for much of her life and described herself as a Christian Buddhist. She had a personal guru for many years.
She lived all her life and died at 908 Government Street.
Never married.
Schoolteacher.
She described herself as a Christian Buddhist, studied Eastern religions, including Hindu, and practiced Eastern meditation, having a personal guru for many years.
"Her servant lived with her for her entire life. When the maid was in her 80s, Laura would have to help her down the steps so that she could sweep the sidewalk."
In his book THE WRITE STUFF, page 28, author Robert W. Pelton describes living at 908 Government Street in 1963-64 while writing his first book, HANDWRITING ANALYSIS (1969). "I soon after out of desperation, checked the classifieds in the Mobile Press and came upon a small ad offering a cheap but clean apartment. It was upstairs in an interesting old white wood frame two-story home at 908 Government Street. The battered but beautiful old structure had once been a pre-Civil War era mansion. I was the only renter and I was quite comfortable living there. My apartment was located in the rear of the house away from any street noises. I liked the fact that it was exceptionally quiet, out of the way and private. The owner lived in the downstairs section of the house. She was a refined and charming gray-haired Southern lady who appeared to have stepped out from the days described so beautifully in Gone with the Wind.
I lived in this old house until November of 1964. I was then 30 years old and starting my first book.
Getting Up to My Apartment
I carefully climbed a set of rickety outside stairs to get to my apartment. I had a rather difficult time when I first opened the door and stepped inside. It took a little getting used to as the floor drastically slanted from the entry door to the wall on the opposite end of the room. One side of the old house had settled over a period of years. The floor at the far wall was about 20 feet away. It was approximately a foot lower than it was at the entrance door. The sweet elderly woman was most apologetic about the slanting floor. I insisted that she not be concerned about this triviality. Little did she know how happy I was to find such a nice place. I told her I really liked the apartment despite its obvious problem. I thought the whole thing had character. It was quite out of the ordinary. I actually got a kick out of the fact that I had to walk in with my back leaning towards the door. I would otherwise lose my balance and end up running down the floor until I banged into the far wall. The Place Was Perfect For Me! The gracious Southern lady charged me only $10.00 a week for rent. I had a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and table and chairs. There was a decent bathroom with an old fashioned claw foot tub and shower just off the kitchen. And there was a nice size living room furnished with well used but immaculately clean furniture. Included was a huge overstuffed chair and sofa, and small single bed. The rooms were more than sufficient to suit my needs. The place was spotless and it was located in a well kept historical district. I never had to worry about being burglarized or mugged. I was happy living there...."
Graduate of Barton Academy.
Maid of the 1905 Mardi Gras Court.
Member of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Reading Club. She studied Eastern religions for much of her life and described herself as a Christian Buddhist. She had a personal guru for many years.
She lived all her life and died at 908 Government Street.
Never married.
Schoolteacher.
She described herself as a Christian Buddhist, studied Eastern religions, including Hindu, and practiced Eastern meditation, having a personal guru for many years.
"Her servant lived with her for her entire life. When the maid was in her 80s, Laura would have to help her down the steps so that she could sweep the sidewalk."
In his book THE WRITE STUFF, page 28, author Robert W. Pelton describes living at 908 Government Street in 1963-64 while writing his first book, HANDWRITING ANALYSIS (1969). "I soon after out of desperation, checked the classifieds in the Mobile Press and came upon a small ad offering a cheap but clean apartment. It was upstairs in an interesting old white wood frame two-story home at 908 Government Street. The battered but beautiful old structure had once been a pre-Civil War era mansion. I was the only renter and I was quite comfortable living there. My apartment was located in the rear of the house away from any street noises. I liked the fact that it was exceptionally quiet, out of the way and private. The owner lived in the downstairs section of the house. She was a refined and charming gray-haired Southern lady who appeared to have stepped out from the days described so beautifully in Gone with the Wind.
I lived in this old house until November of 1964. I was then 30 years old and starting my first book.
Getting Up to My Apartment
I carefully climbed a set of rickety outside stairs to get to my apartment. I had a rather difficult time when I first opened the door and stepped inside. It took a little getting used to as the floor drastically slanted from the entry door to the wall on the opposite end of the room. One side of the old house had settled over a period of years. The floor at the far wall was about 20 feet away. It was approximately a foot lower than it was at the entrance door. The sweet elderly woman was most apologetic about the slanting floor. I insisted that she not be concerned about this triviality. Little did she know how happy I was to find such a nice place. I told her I really liked the apartment despite its obvious problem. I thought the whole thing had character. It was quite out of the ordinary. I actually got a kick out of the fact that I had to walk in with my back leaning towards the door. I would otherwise lose my balance and end up running down the floor until I banged into the far wall. The Place Was Perfect For Me! The gracious Southern lady charged me only $10.00 a week for rent. I had a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and table and chairs. There was a decent bathroom with an old fashioned claw foot tub and shower just off the kitchen. And there was a nice size living room furnished with well used but immaculately clean furniture. Included was a huge overstuffed chair and sofa, and small single bed. The rooms were more than sufficient to suit my needs. The place was spotless and it was located in a well kept historical district. I never had to worry about being burglarized or mugged. I was happy living there...."
Maid of the 1905 Mardi Gras Court.
Member of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Reading Club. She studied Eastern religions for much of her life and described herself as a Christian Buddhist. She had a personal guru for many years.
She lived all her life and died at 908 Government Street.
Never married.
Schoolteacher.
She described herself as a Christian Buddhist, studied Eastern religions, including Hindu, and practiced Eastern meditation, having a personal guru for many years.
"Her servant lived with her for her entire life. When the maid was in her 80s, Laura would have to help her down the steps so that she could sweep the sidewalk."
In his book THE WRITE STUFF, page 28, author Robert W. Pelton describes living at 908 Government Street in 1963-64 while writing his first book, HANDWRITING ANALYSIS (1969). "I soon after out of desperation, checked the classifieds in the Mobile Press and came upon a small ad offering a cheap but clean apartment. It was upstairs in an interesting old white wood frame two-story home at 908 Government Street. The battered but beautiful old structure had once been a pre-Civil War era mansion. I was the only renter and I was quite comfortable living there. My apartment was located in the rear of the house away from any street noises. I liked the fact that it was exceptionally quiet, out of the way and private. The owner lived in the downstairs section of the house. She was a refined and charming gray-haired Southern lady who appeared to have stepped out from the days described so beautifully in Gone with the Wind.
I lived in this old house until November of 1964. I was then 30 years old and starting my first book.
Getting Up to My Apartment
I carefully climbed a set of rickety outside stairs to get to my apartment. I had a rather difficult time when I first opened the door and stepped inside. It took a little getting used to as the floor drastically slanted from the entry door to the wall on the opposite end of the room. One side of the old house had settled over a period of years. The floor at the far wall was about 20 feet away. It was approximately a foot lower than it was at the entrance door. The sweet elderly woman was most apologetic about the slanting floor. I insisted that she not be concerned about this triviality. Little did she know how happy I was to find such a nice place. I told her I really liked the apartment despite its obvious problem. I thought the whole thing had character. It was quite out of the ordinary. I actually got a kick out of the fact that I had to walk in with my back leaning towards the door. I would otherwise lose my balance and end up running down the floor until I banged into the far wall. The Place Was Perfect For Me! The gracious Southern lady charged me only $10.00 a week for rent. I had a kitchen with a stove, refrigerator and table and chairs. There was a decent bathroom with an old fashioned claw foot tub and shower just off the kitchen. And there was a nice size living room furnished with well used but immaculately clean furniture. Included was a huge overstuffed chair and sofa, and small single bed. The rooms were more than sufficient to suit my needs. The place was spotless and it was located in a well kept historical district. I never had to worry about being burglarized or mugged. I was happy living there...."
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