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Architecture notebook 42: Lustron Prefabricated House, at 1105 Harrison Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Lustron House, built in 1948. Pre-fab house made of steel panels and porcelain enamel. Located at 1105 Harrison Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 42: Pride Tompkins Law Office, or the Godley House, at 106 W 3rd St., Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Pride Tompkins Law Office, originally the Godley House. Built in the 1820s. Federal Period brick one-story home with additions and a frame outbuilding. Located at 106 W 3rd St., Tuscumbia, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 42: Smith-Williams Cabin, on Williams Road, Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama.
Smith-William Cabin, built in 1830. Cabin was moved and rebuilt in 1868 to Big Cove, and again in the 1970s to the Burritt Museum. Everything except the logs are post 1970 materials. Rebuilt again in 1990-1991 by Jones & Herrin, Architects. Located on Williams Road on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 42: Solomon DeBow Log House at 1388 McMullen Road, Gurley, Alabama.
1840s-1850s Solomon DeBow Log House, Country-Greek Revival with Italianate and Victorian details. Solomon DeBow purchased the land at age 22 to build this house on. DeBow was a Confederate soldier of Co. H in the 35th Alabama Infantry. Located at 1388 McMullen Road, Gurley, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 43: Smith Academy, at 706 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Smith Academy, or the Davis Home, was built in 1853. A Home for Dr. Carlos G. Smith, former president of the University of Alabama, it was utilized as a school as well. Built in Greek Revival styles, Italianate architectural additions were made between 1861 and 1871. Located at 706 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 44: Judson College Alumnae Hall, in Marion, Alabama.
Judson College Alumnae Auditorium and Hall, built in 1902. Located in Marion, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 45: Church of the Nativity Administration Building, 208 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Administration Building to the Church of the Nativity, built c. 1870. Two story restoration. Located at 208 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 45: Church of the Nativity, at 212 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Episcopal Church of the Nativity, built in 1859. Has an Victorian style exterior gate added around 1879. Its history is investigate by Harvie Jones throughout his notes. Located at 212 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 45: Church of the Nativity, Ridley Hall, at 210 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Ridley Hall was completed in 1886. In the 1950s, it was converted into seven classrooms. Restoration in 1985 saw it returned to its original floorplan. Located at 210 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 45: First Methodist Church, in 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. -
Architecture notebook 45: Lanford House, at 7400 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama.
William Lanford house, built c. 1850, is a Greek Revival style two-story home. Includes a cantilevered balcony and some Federal Period style architectural details. The house became endangered during the construction of Research Park West. Located at 7400 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 46: Little Brick Building, in Stevenson, Alabama.
"Little Brick," built in the 1850s. Greek Revival style. Only a few sections of masonry were left standing so Harvie Jones classified it as a "reconstruction" rather than "restoration." This old brick home served as General Rosecrans' headquarters during the summer of 1863. Located in Stevenson, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 47: Lane-Gwathney House, at 410 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia.
The Lane-Gwathney House, built in 1822. Federal Period house. Improved twice during the nineteenth century in 1852 and 1883. During the early 20th century, many houses along Broughton St. were either demolished or jacked up for retail spaces to be built underneath. The house/rooms above were rented during WWII. Located at 410 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia. -
Architecture notebook 48: "Killarney", or the Boganshott House, in Gurley, Alabama.
"Killarney" was built in 1917. Also known as the Boganshott House. Owner Frank Hall was the grandson of Captain Frank Gurley of the Civil War. John Boganshott, original owner, married one of Frank Gurley's daughters. Includes a large barn on the property. Located in Gurley, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 48: Gurley Hotel, in Gurley, Alabama.
The Gurley Hotel was built in the 1870s. It was opened for business in the 1880s by Captain Frank Gurley, Confederate veteran. Located in Gurley, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 48: Old State Bank, Decatur, Alabama.
Old State Bank, built 1832 by architect George Steele. The building housed the bank and second floor living quarters for banking residence as required by early law. Built in Greek Revival styles. Used as a hospital during the Battle of Decatur. Restored once in the 1930s. Located on Bank St., Decatur, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 48: Peck House, in Cole Springs, Alabama.
Peck House, built by John Brown in 1855. Includes a second addition for family to move in to help Brown's widow after his death in 1860. Victorian style porch. Located in Cole Springs, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 49: Rosenbaum House, in Florence, Alabama.
The Rosenbaum House, built in 1940 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum as newlyweds. Located in Florence, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 5: Bost House, at 421 E. Clinton Ave., Huntsville, Ala.
Bost House, built c. 1896. Eastlake style. Located at 421 East Clinton Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 5: Darwin House, on Darwin Rd., Madison County, Ala.
Darwin House, built in the early 1800s. Log dogtrot cabin with a Victorian addition. Located on Darwin Rd. in Madison County, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 5: Figures House, at 423 Randolph Ave., Huntsville, Ala.
Figures House, built c. 1840-1850s. Located at 423 Randolph Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. George Steele was the architect for this house. -
Architecture notebook 5: Gaines House, at 132 Walker Ave., Huntsville, Ala.
Gaines House, built c. 1900. Late-Victorian. Includes a storage shed that possibly functioned as a buggy house. Located at 132 Walker Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 5: Garconiere House, at 700 Mesopotamia St., Eutaw, Ala.
Garconiere House, built c. 1839. Federal style. Located at 700 Mesopotamia St. in Eutaw, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 5: Laughinghouse-Sisco House, or Laughinghouse Place, near Bell Factory Rd. in Madison County, Ala.
Laughinghouse-Sisco House, also known as Laughinghouse Place, built c. 1830. Federal style. Located north of Bell Factory Rd. in Madison County, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 5: Paul Cottage, at 710 Adams St., Huntsville, Ala.
Paul Cottage, built c. 1850s. Located at 710 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 5: Pope House, or the Leroy Pope-Watts house or Patton-Echols-Spragins-Watts House, at 403 Echols Ave., Huntsville, Ala.
Pope House, also known as the Leroy Pope-Watts House and the Patton-Echols-Spragins-Watts House, built c. 1814. Originally Federal style. Renovated by George Steele c. 1848 to be a combination of Federal and Greek Revival styles. North wing added c. 1920s. Located at 403 Echols Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. LeRoy Pope, the first owner of the house, purchased a large tract of land, including Huntsville, and became an important part of Huntsville's political, economic, and cultural development. Pope hosted a dinner on the lawn of his house to honor General Andrew Jackson and his company when they passed through the area after the Battle of Horse Shoe Bend. The University of Alabama in Huntsville once leased this building to house its university presidents. -
Architecture notebook 5: Sublett Cabin, on Moontown Rd. in Madison County, Ala.
Sublett Cabin, built c. 1842. Log house. Located on Moontown Rd. in Madison County, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 50: Clarkson Covered Bridge, on US Hwy 278, Bethel, Alabama.
Clarkson Covered Bridge, built in 1904. Rebuilt in 1921 after it was destroyed by a flood and an additional two outer piers were added in 1974. Located in Cullman County, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 50: Clay House, or the Lewis-Clay-Anderson Home, at 513 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
The Lewis-Clay-Anderson home, built in 1830. Federal Period style. Includes photos of the servants quarters and a family tree. Also included a female seminary in the nineteen hundreds. West wing as well as an outbuilding was demolished. Previous owner stated that the "Huntsville Democrat" paper was published in the outbuilding. Located at 513 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 50: Cole-Anglin House, at 769 Love Branch Rd., Harvest, Alabama.
Cole-Anglin House, built in 1880 on the corner of Jeff Rd. and Douglas Rd. The west rear wing was demolished In 1993 and moved to 769 Love Branch Rd., Harvest, Alabama in 1994. -
Architecture notebook 50: Gray Gables, at 509 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama.
"Gray Gables," built in 1893 by H. Poole. The front was altered in 1916 following a fire. Victorian style, originally had a two-story enclosed porch. Located at 509 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 50: McMurtrie Residence, from Rehobeth to Huntsville, Alabama.
The McMurtrie Residence, built c. 1850s. Moved from Rehobeth, Alabama, to Little Cove Road, Huntsville, Alabama c. 1990. -
Architecture notebook 50: Spotswood House, at 111 Greene St., Huntsville, Alabama.
William E. Spotwood House, built in the early 1800s. Federal Period house with additions. The house was demolished, sometime after 1871. The house reconstruction notes here were mostly created through information found among the 1840 Clay Family Papers. Located at 111 Greene St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 51: Meals Log House, or the Meals-Spencer House, at the Burritt Museum, Huntsville, Alabama.
James Meals Log House, or the Meals-Spencer House, built c. 1840 in N. Limestone County, Alabama and restored at Burritt Museum in Huntsville, Alabama. Jesse James was rumored to have been at the wedding of Margaret Meals, daughter of James Meals, and Thomas Alexander Adkins in 1876 before the payroll robbery in Muscle Shoals. -
Architecture notebook 52: Hundley House, at 401 Madison St., Huntsville, Alabama.
The Hundley House, built 1900. Remodeled four times before it was bought in 1994 and restored. It has been used as a movie set and a funeral parlor before restoration. Located at 401 Madison St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 53: Blevins-Mastin House, at 3705 N. Parkway, Huntsville, Alabama.
The Blevins-Mastin house, built c. 1835 by John Blevins. Greek revival plantation house. The house was eventually owned by the Church of Christ and used as a church by removing the entrance hall. Original walls and doors were replaced when converted back to a house. The church offered the house to Alabama Constitutional Village in 1994 and relocated to Williams and Fountain Circle, Huntsville. Originally at 3705 N. Parkway, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 53: Edgar Love House, at 111 Maple Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Edgar Love House, built c. 1900, moved from original site c. 1920s to Maple Ave. House was demolished by owners in 1995. Last located at 111 Maple Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 53: Houston House, on West St., Athens, Alabama.
The Houston House, built c. 1830. Home of George Smith Houston, elected governor in 1874. Located on West St., Athens, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 53: Mitchell-Redd House, at 747 N. Wood Ave., Florence, Alabama.
Mitchell House, or the Mitchen-Redd House, built in the 1830s. Once known as the Jonesboro Place. Plantation style cottage. Located at 747 N. Wood Ave., Florence, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 54: Conger Log House, in Mulberry, Tennessee.
Conger House, built in 1805. Harvie Jones states that the 1850s is more accurate for built date due to architecture evidence. Federal period style, moved to Burritt Museum. Originally located between Fayetteville and Mulberry, Tennessee.