BERLIN, Md. (AP) — A brick house that was a landmark here in 1752, then all but forgotten, is destined to become a landmark again, now that the doors are once again open at Rackliffe House.

The house was in ruins when the late Tom Patton had a vision to restore the mid-18th century plantation house in 2004. It was so overgrown, so much in shambles, that even Patton had second thoughts.

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