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Victorian Architecture Makes Customs House Museum Unique

The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center

By Angela Hatton

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Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center in Clarksville houses local history, fine art, math and science exhibits, and model trains. The building used to be the city's federal post office. Built in 1898, the Customs House is known for its unique architecture. According to the Tennessee Tourism Office, it's the second most photographed building in the state, after Graceland. Angela Hatton spoke with Customs House Membership Director Harriett Silvey about this unique structure.