Ashland Belle Helene is an 1841 plantation house owned and maintained by Shell Chemical. It's not open to the public.
I've posted many photos of this house over the years. It's one of my favorites. Once, before digital cameras, I was able to tour it. My film photos were not great!
@danette Thanks! Shell bought the land that included the house. They stabilized it and maintain it, which is more than some companies have done with other historic properties. They may use it for special private functions.
I love the photo and I was going to ask the same question as @danette nice to know, they maintain it and that it is used on occasion instead of just sitting there
Shell is not my favorite company, but the home and that tree are fantastic! Or maybe Shell Chemical is not the same company as Shell Oil? I suspect it is.
@margonaut I looked it up and Shell Chemical is a division of Shell Oil. My husband worked at another chemical plant nearby so I have mixed loyalties, but so much damage has been done by these companies.
