??? Columbia, TN Circa 1830. Large Greek Revival home In 1830, Samuel Gillespie built what he wanted to be the “grandest house in Columbia” for his new bride-to-be. Sparing no expense, he built an ornate, Greek Revival mansion. Unfortunately, the bride changed her mind and married another. Samuel didn’t want to live in the house. He arranged for the Columbia Masonic Lottery to sell tickets for it in 1832. Samuel made back his investment, the Columbia Masons made money, and lo