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before returning to
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The site has changed hands many times over the years. The YWCA bought the property in 1909 and built a new state-of-the-art facility. They sold the building in 1978 and moved to
Woodmont Avenue. The Capitol Hotel (formerly Best Western) now occupies the former site of Polk Place in downtown
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In the processes of modifying and renovating the home the back portion was destroyed by an accidental gunpowder explosion in 1847. With repairs underway the
President wanted a more modern style, and requested Hughes to redesign the home in the
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in the early 1850s. Soon she opened her home back up for invitations and hosting guests along with the occasional event. She hosted distinguished and popular guests throughout her widowhood, including her close friend
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in 1847, renaming it "Polk Place". Polk contracted
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lived in the home. She became a recluse for some time, barely leaving the mansion. She did not find solace until fostering a great niece,
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style of architecture, Grundy lived in the home until his death in 1840. President Polk purchased the home while living in the
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frequently paid their respects to the former first lady, as had
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style of architecture. Sarah Polk went to inspect the construction and repairs of the home in early 1848 for their return.
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ordered the Polk family to sell the home and evenly split the money from the sale in 1900. Tasker would sell the home to
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was married in the main parlor of Polk Place to a wealthy
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493:"Sarah Polk | History of American Women"
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564:"POTUS historical sites: James K. Polk"
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