Autumn Festival Season
Join us on September 26th for our grand Fall Festival! Crisp air, golden leaves, spiced artisan coffees, and timeless treasures await you at the Mandeville Mansion.
The Heirloom Express Cafe
Sweet September Menu
Step onto our historic railcar and celebrate the harvest season with our featured "Sweet September" refreshers and artisan espresso favorites.
Sweet September Refreshers
🌕 Full Moon
Citrus ★ blue blast ★ green apple ★ lemonade
🌌 Twilight
Citrus ★ peach ★ mango ★ blue blast
🎃 Pumpkin Patch
Orange ★ fruit punch ★ cranberry ★ coconut
🤡 It (Tim Curry)
Orange ★ cherry ★ grapefruit ★ pink starburst
🍁 Fall Fling
Tropical ★ peach ★ mango ★ strawberry ★ vanilla
Harvest Espresso Specialties
🚂 Orchard Express
Espresso ★ apple crisp ★ caramel drizzle ★ cinnamon cold foam
pecans Southern Pecan Praline
Espresso ★ maple butter pecan ★ chopped pecans ★ brown sugar cold foam
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From Our Online Shop
The Heirloom Autumn Collection
Embrace the cozy spirit of the season with our curated fall apparel, warm accessories, and rustic home decor. Whether you're getting ready for our September 26th Fall Festival or updating your wardrobe for sweater weather, our collection brings timeless warmth to your everyday life.
Shop Fall CollectionMandeville Mansion Legacy
Located at 401 Maple Street in Carrollton, Georgia, the Maple Street Mansion (historically known as the Mandeville Mansion) is a striking Queen Anne Victorian landmark with a rich, colorful history.
Origins and Construction
The mansion was built around 1890 by Leroy Clifton (L.C.) Mandeville, a prominent figure in Carrollton’s early textile and industrial history and a founder of the Mandeville Cotton Mills.
The Street's Name
According to local lore, before the house was built, Leroy’s father—Appleton Mandeville—had maple trees shipped down from Vermont and planted on the property for his wife, which is how Maple Street got its name.
Engineering Marvel
For its time, the house was remarkably advanced. It was the first residence in the area to feature both indoor plumbing and electricity. Because standard modern water pressure systems didn't exist yet, builders engineered massive water storage tanks hidden directly within the third-floor walls to keep the plumbing running.
Commercial Era & Restaurants
The building served as a private residence until the 1960s. Over the decades, it transitioned into commercial spaces, most notably operating for many years as The Maple Street Mansion restaurant. It became a beloved local staple and a legendary hangout spot for generations of Carrollton residents and students from the nearby University of West Georgia, known for its lively atmosphere and deep-dish Chicago-style pizzas. Over time, it also featured an event space and a sports bar housed inside an old 19th-century train car.
Legends, Ghosts & Revival
Like many historic Victorian homes, it has its share of folklore. A popular local urban legend claims that one of L.C. Mandeville's daughters, Eugenia, jumped from a third-story window at age 18, and that her ghost still haunts the rooms (though cemetery records show she lived to be 37). Locals and visitors still report seeing silhouettes watching from the third-story windows.
The building faced a major scare in 2014 when it fell into disrepair and was threatened with potential demolition. Fortunately, community efforts, preservationists, and private investors stepped in to save and revitalize it. It eventually became home to The Heirloom Store—run by owners Rhett and Malina—which features local antiques, repurposed crafts, and The Heirloom Express Cafe.
Recent Lightning Strike & Fire
The historic mansion made the news recently following a dangerous encounter with severe weather. On a Saturday night in September 2026, a severe storm rolled through Carrollton. The owners, Rhett and Malina, were actually sitting outside waiting for the storms to pass when lightning struck.
⚡ The Incident & Damage
A powerful bolt of lightning tore directly into the Victorian tower turret steeple. The strike instantly sparked a fire in the upper exterior of the tower. Fortunately, passing motorists noticed flames shooting from the roof and called 911 immediately.
🛡️ The Aftermath & Recovery
Emergency responders arrived quickly and managed to contain the blaze strictly to the turret, steeple, and balcony area, keeping it from tearing through the rest of the historic frame. Miraculously, the main floor and all the retail inventory inside The Heirloom Store sustained no fire or water damage.
Looking Forward: Despite the structural damage to the upper turret, the owners expressed immense gratitude that it wasn't worse and vowed to press forward with repairs while keeping the business open. In true resilient fashion, they even joked about potentially introducing a lightning-themed specialty drink to the cafe's menu!
Legends & Spirits
"The Mansion is not without its mysteries... report seeing silhouettes watching from the third-story window."
In Memory of Darlene & Jacob
A Journey of Renewed Purpose
For Malina Falkner, opening The Heirloom Store was a calling born from loss. Following the passing of her mother, Darlene, and the unexpected loss of her son, Jacob, Malina sought to navigate her grief through service and creation.
She found a path to renewed purpose by giving back, helping those who have experienced their own storms find a sense of beauty and continuity.
"The store is my way of breathing new life into the old. By locally crafting and repurposing items, we insert joy back into the community, showing that growth is always possible."
Every antique treasure and handcrafted heirloom in the store tells a story of endurance. Malina’s vision was to revitalize history—offering a sanctuary where memories are honored and new beginnings are celebrated every day.