Episode 8: Shotgun houses of Mobile

[@patchadams4me]

You did a beautiful job on the houses! Thank you for sharing it with the world.

[@MobilebyMay99]

Appreciate the kind words! Thank you for watching and sharing

[@claymccleery9451]

I LOVE shotgun houses! As I've aged, I've longed to downsize to something this beautiful and delightful!

[@MobilebyMay99]

We downsized about 5 years ago and it was a great move! Sometimes less is more. Thanks for following!

[@stunner672]

Beautiful work and thanks for bringing these Gems back to life. As a South Louisianan the Shotgun is in my❤️

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you for watching! Very much appreciate the compliment. Feel free to like, share and subscribe.

[@elizabethneville3086]

Beautiful restorations!! Especially all the irreplaceable wood!! ❤

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you! As you watch more shows you will see my love for doors, windows, floors that have all been saved.

[@tinasnow3744]

I thought a shotgun house is where you look thru the front door and see out the back. That’s what gave you the draw for air flow. Beautiful remodels, but are they truly shotguns anymore. I’ll go google it. Y’all have a blessed day.

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you for reaching out. The form and function remain the same 12'-16' wide simple A frame design with covered front porch. Of course they were constructed before indoor plumbing so we needed to add that as opposed to an outhouse lol. The last house is an 1860's Greek Revival Cottage I moved next to a shotgun house so thought it prudent to add since next door but not a shotgun house Steve May Sam Winter & Company, Inc. 251-209-4028

[@shavinmccrotch9435]

I read, years ago, that they were called Shotgun houses because you could shoot a gun straight into the front door and out through the back door without hitting anything (assuming you weren’t too drunk, of course). Actually, they were called Shotgun Shacks, but that wouldn’t do much for the real estate value today. 😏

[@mcpheejesus5945]

Great job, Mr. May. I love everything about what you featured here, which is reminiscent of my childhood. I was born in a city filled with shotgun houses and always found them fascinating; always wanted to grow up and live in one. Keep up the great work & thanks for sharing!

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you for the positive words of encouragement and for helping to spread the word by liking, sharing and subscribing.

[@mcpheejesus5945]

@@MobilebyMay99 You're very welcome. Thanks for the reply.

[@maurawhelan3530]

Love Mobile and all the gorgeous properties! The ppl are wonderful too!

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you for watching! Glad we share a love of historic Mobile. Please like, share and subscribe plus tell your friends.

[@ernestallen5154]

Beautiful house. The porch and large windows really make that house pop.

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you! Gotta love the historic charm of these old homes

[@Joe-ew5rt]

Love your homes. Especially love the way you have recycled so many things. My own home is much like yours, it looks rather small but lives much larger. I'm very impressed by your style and energy. Good job!

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you! I very much appreciate your time in sending a comment and recognition of my passion for historical preservation.

[@fayee8986]

Love it love it love it. Fantastic idea beautiful design very Charming enjoy the tour thank you. I really enjoy the fact that history is preserved❤

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you so much! Feel free to like, share and subscribe to keep preservation effort all over alive.

[@annpayne3838]

It is so wonderful that you are saving these gems. They are incredible!! The wood in all of them is so beautiful

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you and I so agree. I get so excited every time I start a new renovation to discover incredible wood, fireplaces, architectural salvage finds and more. Feel free to like, share and subscribe.

[@timwolters1969]

OMG, I love that Home, that's what I need all on the level and a walk-in shower.

[@MobilebyMay99]

You are welcome to email me at [e-mail] if you'd like me to keep an eye out for future possibilities for you.

[@juderickman8275]

Wonderful work; wonderful shotguns. I especially love the first one Mr. May did, the 350-Sq foot house and the haunt blue porch ceiling.

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you so much. Glad you are enjoying! Shotgun houses are fun

[@peggystein3745]

I love the old shotguns just gorgeous!!

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you. Appreciate your watching and taking the time to comments. Feel free to like, share and subscribe.

[@fayee8986]

I love the little home you've done such a beautiful job restoring. I like the way that you have created an open feel and exposing the fireplace appreciate the fact that you kept the history of the home makes it also the most Charming❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you! It is my calling and brings me such happiness. Appreciate your watching. Feel free to like, share and subscribe

[@kipbrown1549]

Love all of them !!

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you! Appreciate your watching. Feel free to like, share and subscribe.

[@bethbartlett5692]

I appreciate the sharing of these details. Great History value. Delicious Outcomes! Love the Lighting, the Clarity of the paint choices, and the Shutters uses! Hope there are more! Beth Tennessee USA

[@MobilebyMay99]

We so appreciate your viewing and support.

[@LaLadybug2011]

Think to yourself "sllllloooooowwww" move slowly from left to right or right to left. If the video is blurry that is your clue that you're moving way too fast while filming-which makes people sick to their stomach. Remember the Blair Witch Project? Same issue. The homes are stunning, my absolute dream - love the old shotgun houses! This is absolutely constructive criticism and I've hit the Like button and the SUBSCRIBE to all-

[@MobilebyMay99]

Constructive criticism always welcome. Thank you!! My co-host Lisa is always telling me to slow down. Challenge for me is I get so excited about this historic homes, then I talk fast, then filming is fast....I will try to be more mindful.

[@WomensTop20]

Pretty

[@GayleRobinson-bu2vt]

Love the houses. I especially love the recycling aspect. Beautiful wood and tiles, etc. one can't find anymore. Maybe next time you won't move the camera around so fast. My head is spinning!

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thanks for the tip! I am learning to slow down...I get so excited when I talk and then I go faster because I am passionate about historic preservation. Feel free to like, share and subscribe.

[@deniseferreri8978]

Oh how cute..😊

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you for sharing my love of historic preservation. Please feel free to like, share and subscribe.

[@grammajean1327]

I know shotgun houses. I was raised for fourteen years in one in St. Louis MO. Kitchen, bedroom, living room, three rooms, five people. One of four flats in the two story building. It no longer exists, demolished for a highway.

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you for watching. I bet you have some stories from growing up in a shotgun house. Feel free to like, share and subscribe.

[@luta46992]

would LOVE have one in Indiana

[@MobilebyMay99]

Well feel free to email me at [e-mail]--I moved my own two house but just here in Mobile to save them from being demolished. Appreciate your watching and taking the time to comment.

[@RB-hl3ux]

😊

[@piwackitpepper7558]

I love that you recycle🌳🧱🪵🏘🗝🛠

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thank you. Preservation is at the heart of all that I do.

[@margiestephens7281]

AVERAGE PRICE, please ? Any available currently for sale? 8/4/2024

[@MobilebyMay99]

Sorry the shotguns are already sold. I have the Double Shotgun house for sale downtown Mobile for $339,500. Please let me know if I can help in any way help find you something

[@rhondamcbride5788]

I love the material but you move too quickly & need to talk about what you are showing. Not meant to only be negative but to improve the viewing because your work & subject is wonderful.

[@MobilebyMay99]

Thanks for the suggestion! Appreciate your taking the time to share.. yep I need to slow down, my challenge is get excited when I talk about historical preservation.