This stucco home was built originally as a frame dwelling in 1903, and rebuilt extensively as a Foursquare style structure following a fire in 1914. James M. Seegar, a partner in L.C. Clarke & Co., owned the home some thirty years until he lost the property early in the Depression. The home was rented until 1938 when it was purchased at auction by George P. Richmond. In 1987, Charles Lovelace bought the home and subsequently sold it to Larry and Sherry Gott in May 1991. The Gotts, who relocated to Danville from Virginia’s Eastern Shore, saw the potential of the sadly neglected home. 

The original owner Mr. Seegar, worked with Lawrence C. Clarke as co-owner of L.C. Clarke & Co. These merchants for hardware, sporting goods, guns, bicycles, and locks remained at 332 Main Street until the mid-1920’s. Sater’s then opened at this location, where it remained until closing last spring. In 1929 Mr. Seegar joined Virginia Hardware on Lynn Street. Two years later he lost Ms home in a foreclosure, and rented the property from the bank until 1937, when his family moved to Watson Street. For the next three decades, the Holbrook Avenue dwelling was home to the G.P. Richmond family. 

Since moving here, the Gotts have repaired extensive plaster damage from frozen, leaking plumbing, and removed avocado green carpet, which covered heart pine flooring in excellent condition. Heavy old draperies have been replaced with lace and sheers, which enhance lovely pastel walls. 

Guests in the home will find original chandeliers in the foyer, parlor, and dining room; two fireplaces fitted for gas logs, and two sets of French doom. The large dining room features panelled wainscoting with a plate rail. 

On display are Buckley Moss watercolors, which were engagement and wedding presents; a Persis Wallace watercolor, hobo art, and an antique collection of china dolls inherited from Mrs. Gott’s great-grandmother and grandmother. The plate rail in the dining room is lined with a collection of handpainted Bavarian china and turn-of-the- century Royal Doulton. Other memorabilia include a large collection of old family photos, pattern and pressed glass, and Civil War weapons. For the tour, the Gotts will also display vintage Santas, a turn-of-the-century tree village, and the family Christmas tree decorated with inherited ornaments, and lighted with 1930’s style large lights.