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October 16, 2012 09:00 PM

Historic Bethlehem Farm

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Bethlehem Farm is the featured property on this year's Fall Home Tour on Oct. 21, sponsored by Historic Paris-Bourbon County. The front of the house is a Greek Revival addition from 1858 onto an earlier structure that dates from 1810-20.
Bethlehem Farm is the featured property on this year's Fall Home Tour on Oct. 21, sponsored by Historic Paris-Bourbon County. The front of the house is a Greek Revival addition from 1858 onto an earlier structure that dates from 1810-20. Herald-Leader
Lexington architect Greg Fitzsimons helped Sandra White re-create the original front porch that was on the 1858 addition to the Jacob Aker house.  Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
Lexington architect Greg Fitzsimons helped Sandra White re-create the original front porch that was on the 1858 addition to the Jacob Aker house. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
The original portion of the Jacob Aker house, circa 1810-20, is now a large kitchen and family dining area.
The original portion of the Jacob Aker house, circa 1810-20, is now a large kitchen and family dining area. Herald-Leader
The center portion of the house dates from 1810 to 1820 and the Greek Revival front wing from 1858. Sandra White, the current owner, built a master suite on the foundation of the original kitchen and breezeway to the rear.
The center portion of the house dates from 1810 to 1820 and the Greek Revival front wing from 1858. Sandra White, the current owner, built a master suite on the foundation of the original kitchen and breezeway to the rear. Herald-Leader
The original portion of the Jacob Aker house, circa 1810-20, is now a large kitchen and family dining area. Owner Sandra White said she and her children often dine at the counter and enjoy a fire in the home's restored original fireplace.
The original portion of the Jacob Aker house, circa 1810-20, is now a large kitchen and family dining area. Owner Sandra White said she and her children often dine at the counter and enjoy a fire in the home's restored original fireplace. Herald-Leader
A farm office or slave quarters behind the Jacob Aker house at Bethlehem Farm in Bourbon County has yet to be restored. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
A farm office or slave quarters behind the Jacob Aker house at Bethlehem Farm in Bourbon County has yet to be restored. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
A window in the original 1810-20 section of the Jacob Aker house now connects to a former porch that has been enclosed as a sunroom. The house is distinguished by fine Flemish-bond brick work, thought to have been done by Bourbon County builder John Giltner. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
A window in the original 1810-20 section of the Jacob Aker house now connects to a former porch that has been enclosed as a sunroom. The house is distinguished by fine Flemish-bond brick work, thought to have been done by Bourbon County builder John Giltner. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
This is the view from the upper porch of the Jacob Aker house on Bethlehem Farm, which will be open for public tours Oct. 21 as a benefit for Historic Paris-Bourbon County. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
This is the view from the upper porch of the Jacob Aker house on Bethlehem Farm, which will be open for public tours Oct. 21 as a benefit for Historic Paris-Bourbon County. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
A detail of the staircase in the 1858 Greek Revival addition to the circa 1810-20 Jacob Aker house. The house will be open for tours Oct. 21 to benefit Historic Paris-Bourbon County. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
A detail of the staircase in the 1858 Greek Revival addition to the circa 1810-20 Jacob Aker house. The house will be open for tours Oct. 21 to benefit Historic Paris-Bourbon County. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
The chandelier in the entry hall to the 1858 Greek Revival addition to the Jacob Aker house. The home, on Sandra White's Bethlehem Farm, will be open for tours Oct. 21 as part of a fund-raising event for Historic Paris-Bourbon Country. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
The chandelier in the entry hall to the 1858 Greek Revival addition to the Jacob Aker house. The home, on Sandra White's Bethlehem Farm, will be open for tours Oct. 21 as part of a fund-raising event for Historic Paris-Bourbon Country. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
The original portion of the Jacob Aker house, circa 1810-20, is now a large kitchen and family dining area. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
The original portion of the Jacob Aker house, circa 1810-20, is now a large kitchen and family dining area. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
A former porch on the circa 1810-20 original section of the Jacob Aker house was converted into a sunroom by current owner Sandra White. It showcases the fine Flemish bond brick work, thought to be the work of Bourbon County builder John Giltner. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
A former porch on the circa 1810-20 original section of the Jacob Aker house was converted into a sunroom by current owner Sandra White. It showcases the fine Flemish bond brick work, thought to be the work of Bourbon County builder John Giltner. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
Lexington architect Greg Fitzsimons helped Sandra White re-create the original front porch on an 1858 Greek Revival addition to the Jacob Aker house. This is the view from the upstairs porch. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
Lexington architect Greg Fitzsimons helped Sandra White re-create the original front porch on an 1858 Greek Revival addition to the Jacob Aker house. This is the view from the upstairs porch. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
The dining room in the 1858 addition to the Jacob Aker house. Owner Sandra White used a technique called Venetian plaster to achieve the rich textured colors on interior walls. The work was done by Lexington contractor Jonathan Moore.  Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
The dining room in the 1858 addition to the Jacob Aker house. Owner Sandra White used a technique called Venetian plaster to achieve the rich textured colors on interior walls. The work was done by Lexington contractor Jonathan Moore. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
The Jacob Aker house in Bourbon County, which will be open for tours Oct. 21, retains almost all of its original woodwork, including this newel post on the staircase of an 1858 addition. Its octagon shape echoes the front columns.  Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
The Jacob Aker house in Bourbon County, which will be open for tours Oct. 21, retains almost all of its original woodwork, including this newel post on the staircase of an 1858 addition. Its octagon shape echoes the front columns. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
Sandra White bought the Jacob Aker house 17 years ago and restored it. These flowers catch light from a window in the home's original section, circa 1810-20.  Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
Sandra White bought the Jacob Aker house 17 years ago and restored it. These flowers catch light from a window in the home's original section, circa 1810-20. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
When restoring the Jacob Aker house on Bethlehem Farm, Sandra White used this late 18th-century Italian needlework depiction of the baby Moses being rescued from the Nile as the inspiration for her color palette for walls throughout the home. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com
When restoring the Jacob Aker house on Bethlehem Farm, Sandra White used this late 18th-century Italian needlework depiction of the baby Moses being rescued from the Nile as the inspiration for her color palette for walls throughout the home. Photo by Tom Eblen | teblen@herald-leader.com Herald-Leader
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