The A. L. Browne Home of the First Decade
"The Browne Home occupied the southwest corner of Harb at Polk and its wide veranda and white columns were typical of a pre-airconditioning [sic] when a front porch and a palm leaf fan provided the maximum in relief from the Corning Summer weather.

"Then an overheated flue ignited the attic.  The fire had gained such headway when discovered that local citizens could do noghing [sic] but save the household furnishings.  The home was replaced with a two-story frame that still stands on the corner." 

Brown home, Corning, AR.  Southwest corner of Harb and Polk Streets.  Front sidewalk had date “A L Brown 1913”.  Also known as Hamp and Orpha Lee Cox property.  Photo by Daniel E. Moore, 9-9-2006 a few days before the house was torn down.  (Daniel E. Moore).

Submitted by Danny Moore