FLORENCE – A historical marker was dedicated today for the Karsner-Kennedy house, the second oldest residence in the city. The structure, at 301 North Pine Street, was the backdrop of the dedication ceremony.
Historical Board Chairman, Robert S. Steen was the master of ceremonies for the event. He began the program with some of his historical notes on the significance of the home to the City. Steen painted a picture of the structure, and how it fit into its surroundings in a town that had only been founded a few years earlier.
Florence Mayor Mickey Haddock welcomed the guests who turned out in the 90-degree heat to see the unveiling of the marker.
After Mayor Haddock made his remarks, Council Member Dick Jordan, who represents Downtown, spoke for a few minutes. Jordan praised the efforts of the Florence Housing Authority for its hard work in bringing this house to its rightful place in the City’s history.
Architect Rod Whatley; son of former Housing Authority Director Karl Tyree, Robert Tyree; along with Teryl Shields of Florence Main Street spoke to the audience about some of the significance of the home and invited them inside to see the improvements.
