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Architecture notebook 57: W.C. Handy Log House and Museum, in Florence, Alabama.
W.C. Handy Log House and Museum, built in the early 19th century. Home of W.C. Handy, famous blues composer born in 1873. Popular compositions such as "St. Louis Woman" and "Bride St. Blues" were composed here. It was rebuilt in the 1960s on the current site with the addition of the museum. Only the logs of the actual house remain authentic from when W.C. Handy owned the house. Located in Florence, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 58: Schiffman Building, at 205 East Side Square, Huntsville, Alabama.
Schiffman Building, built in 1845 and remodeled in 1895. Stone details and interior mostly original. Located at 205 East Side Square, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 58: Siloam Baptist Church, at 505 Washington St., Marion, Alabama.
Siloam Baptist Church, built in 1849. Known for being in original condition though the building had been in continuous use for 146 years. The church was founded in 1822. Chapel woodwork presumed to be from the 1920s. Located at 505 Washington St., Marion, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 60: Law Library, at 205 East Side Square, Huntsville, Alabama.
Elbert H. Parsons Madison County Law Library, built 1914, was originally a Deparment store and an adult movie theater. A skylighted window was installed on the walkway in front of the building when c. 1830 brick was uncovered 12 inches below the present walkway. Located at 205 East Side Square, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 60: Railroad Bridge, at Beaverdam Creek near AL 20, Greenbriar, Alabama.
Stone arch railroad Bridge, built 1873, presumably built from local limestone. Located at Beaverdam Creek near AL 20, Greenbriar, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 61: Hendricks Hardware Store, at 122 W. Market 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. -
Architecture notebook 62: Clanton House, at 701 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Clanton House, built 1892. Restoration of building details began in 1996. Aluminum siding was replaced with narrow vinyl siding rather than recommended restoration replacement due to budget constraints. Located at 701 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 62: St. Michael's & All Angels Episcopal Church, at 1000 W. 18th St., Anniston, Alabama.
St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church, built c. 1888 by John Ward Noble. Selected as a state historical site. Preservation included stain glass windows, interior, exterior, and other various details on the property. Located at 1000 W. 18th St., Anniston, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 62: Erskine Tomb, at Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama.
Erskine Tomb, built in the 1820s. Mausoleum complete with bronze doors and granite stone. Located at Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 62: Goldsmith-Donovan House, at 506 Franklin Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Goldsmith-Donovan House, built c. 1887 by Oscar Goldsmith. Sold in 1890. Tower and porch added 1894-98. Rear addition added in 1997-8 renovation. Located at 506 Franklin Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.