Articles and notes on a possible historic district in Athens. Included are a list of historic residential structures that might anchor the district: Sloss-Pettus-Cook House, Annette Apartments, Nazaretian House, and Garino House. Located in Athens, Ala.
Built in the early 1820s with later add-ons. The portico is Greek Revival style. The kitchen and fireplace crane served as the inspiration for the "Boardman kitchen" at Alabama Constitution Village. Located at 211 S. Beaty St. in Athens, Ala.
Main house constructed in 1855. Dogtrot log cabin with limestone foundation. Greek revival sash and mantel. Moved in 1993 to 7 miles west of Athens, Ala.
Main house constructed in 1873. Concrete block and back patio addition from 1982. Galvanized iron roof is modern. Vernacular component in a hanging quilting frame, typical of other 19th century homes in North Alabama. Located near Athens, Ala.
Office building for Pepper Insurance, built 1915-20. Renovated in 1993. Has original stamped metal ceilings and skylights. Located at 120 Marion St., Athens, Alabama.
Athens State College, originally built in the 1830s renovation took place in 1979-80. Jones & Herrin, Architects worked on eight buildings including Founder's Hall (c. 1830), Brown Hall (c. 1900), Sanders Hall (early 20th century), Union Building (c. 1966), McCandless Hall (c. 1912), Houston Hall, Naylor Hall, and McCain Hall (c. 1940s). Located in Athens, Alabama.
Coffman House, built c. 1900. Minor work completed on the porch and rear entry by Jones & Herrin, Architects. Owned by Dr. Manion Coffman. The house was built by his grandfather. Located at 411 N. Jefferson St., Athens, Alabama.
Hendricks Corner Hardware and Furniture Store, built 1902, restored in 1995 by Athens computer firm, The Pinnacle Group Inc. The Hendricks building was mostly destroyed by a 1994 fire. Restored for office space. Designed in the Italiante style. Located at 122 W. Market St., Athens, Alabama.
First Methodist Church, built in 1836. Became the Church of Christ in 1993. Remodeled as furniture store in the 20th century. Located on Marion St., Athens, Alabama.
Various Structures in Mooresville, Alabama in Limestone County. Includes: A walking tour pamphlet for Historic Mooresville which maps and shows images and information on 33 different structures, such as the c. 1826 Campbell-Woodruff Home; news articles on the Aunt Polly House; the Zietler-Hill House, built 1927-1945, Federal Period; the Hurn-Thach House, built c. 1825 with a c. 1850 addition, Federal Revival style, Andrew Jackson may have rented a room there; the Leftwich-Harris House, built c. 1826; the Scott House, built pre-1820; the Stagecoach Inn and Tavern, also known as the Old Tavern, built c. 1825, Federal Period; the Campbell-Woodruff House built c. 1826; various stores from the mid to late 1800s; the Zeitler-McCrary House, built c. 1826; the Union Church, built 1839; Simmons Cottage, built c. 1890; the outbuildings of various houses; the Mooresville post office, built c. 1850-1870; the Wilmer residence guest house, built c. 1970 by Allison Bailey; the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, or the Brick Church, built c. 1839.
Cain House, built late 19th century. Late Victorian style. Includes an outbuilding and a 20th century garage. Located at 4828 High St. in Mooresvile, Alabama.
Donnell House, built 1851. Designed by Hiram Higgins and built by Alexander Hamilton. Originally home to Robert Donnell, a founder of the Cumberland Presbytarian Church and supposedly the preacher of the first sermon in Madison County. Located in Athens, Alabama.
Coleman-Jones House, or Westmoreland, built 1855. Porch addition and cupola removal 20th century. Italianate and Federal styles. Located in Athens, Alabama.