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  Architecture notebook ##: Feeney-Brooks House, at 203 Lincoln St., Huntsville, Alabama.

  Feeney-Brooks House, or the Miller House, built in 1829. Original structure added onto in 1861, and again in the eary 20th century. The house was demolished in 1983 by Central Presbyterian Church despite objections from the Huntsville Historical Preservation Commission, for an elaborate garden the Church never built. Located at 203 S. Lincoln St., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Jones & Herrin, Architects Office, at 104 S. Jefferson St., Huntsville, Alabama.

  Office for Jones & Herrin, Architects, built early 20th century. Renovated in 1976 and again in 1985. Original 1920s metal stamped ceiling remains. Located at 104 S. Jefferson St., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Twickenham Church of Christ, at 7500 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, Alabama.

  Twickenham Church of Christ, built 1980. Church planned to build a large, pre-fab metal gym as of February 1995. Located at 7500 Whitesburg Dr., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Office Building for Pepper Insurance, at 120 Marion St., Athens, Alabama.

  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.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Huntsville Middle School, at 817 Adams Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.

  Huntsville Middle School, built about 1978. The school was designed to be built in a plot with many trees, but only requiring 2-3 to be removed. Located at 817 Adams Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Bandstand, at the town square in Courtland, Alabama.

  The Bandstand in the town square was designed and built by Jones & Herrin, Architects in 1994. Consists of the stand and a gazebo. Located in Courtland, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Thompson Law Office, at 100 Block W. 3rd St., Tuscumbia, Alabama.

  Pride Thompson Law Office was renovated by Jones & Herrin, Architects in 1983. Located in Court House Square in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Houses at 423 and 427 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.

  These houses contain similar details. The house at 427 Eustis Ave (bottom) was owned by Pat Graves in 1995 and was originally built in the late Victorian era. The house at 423 Eustis Ave. (top) had the main floor built in 1888 and the second story added in 1946. It was known as the Harris House. Located on Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: House at 604 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama.

  Photos of this house were taken in 1981. They show an outbuilding as well as the large, two story frame main house. In interior contains multiple detailed mantles, railings, and other unique features. Located at 604 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Dr. Frank Haws Farmhouse and Office, in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama.

  Dr. Frank and Patsy Haws Farmhouse and Office, designed by Harvie P. Jones in 1991. Completed by 1993. Contains a sleeping balcony. The office has an attached bathroom as well. Located in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Log House at Burritt Museum, Huntsville, Alabama.

  Burritt Museum Log House, built in the 1960s using 1840s logs only. Has breezeway in the middle. The reconstruction planned by Harvie Jones was completed in 1994 without his or any architectural guidance. Located in Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Jordan House, at 436 McClung Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.

  Dr. James L. Jordan residence, remodeled once before in 1925 by D. Anderson Dickey, Architect. Contains multiple porches and a balcony. Located at 436 McClung Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook ##: Dr. Frank Haws Office, at 105 Rands Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.

  Dr. Frank Haws Office, exterior remodelling completed in 1993 by Jones & Herrin, Architects. Located at 105 Rands Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook 63: Athens State College, in 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.
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  Architecture notebook 62: William Pepper Office, at 118 Marion St., Athens, Alabama.

  William Pepper Office, built c. 1900. Restored by Jones & Herrin, Architects in 1994. Located at 118 Marion St., Athens, Alabama.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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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.
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  Architecture notebook 57: Cox-Hilson House, or the Cox-Hilson-Whitten House, at 311 Lincoln St., Huntsville, Alabama.

  Cox House, also known as Cox-Whitten-Hilson home, built in 1826, in the large, symmetrical antebellum style for Joshua Cox. This house has 14 and 16 foot high ceilings, contributing to its nickname of the "Spite House" since the unusually high ceilings resulted in the owners spiteful wish to block the Leroy Pope house. It was later used as apartments. Located at 311 Lincoln St., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook 57: Draper Residence, on Clinton Ave., Courtland, Alabama.

  Draper Residence, built c. 1830 in Federal and Victorian style. Records indicate the presence of a outbuilding, servants house, shed, barn, and well at one point. Colonial Revival Tabernacle style frame built around the front door and a Victorian veranda added c. 1920. Located on Clinton Ave., Courtland, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook 57: Constitution Hall Park, Phase II, in Huntsville, Alabama.

  Constitution Hall Park, or Constitution Village, Phase II construction took place between 1970-1982. Includes the Walker Allen Cabinet Shop and the Boardman Building. Located in Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook 57: House at 715 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama.

  This house was built c. 1840 and had an addition built in 1890. Parts of the home are late-Federal to early Greek Revival and other parts are late Victorian. The house was bought and demolished in 1998 by Dr. Aust after easily fixable "dry rot" was found in parts of the wood. Located at 715 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook 56: Wakefield, at 450 N. Court St., Florence, Alabama.

  "Wakefield," or Zac Abramson Residence, built in 1825 by James Sample. Thought to be the first brick residence in Florence, Wakefield was built with Adamesque detail. Prominent visitors include William L. Yancey and General Steven D. Lee. Located at 450 N. Court St., Florence, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook 56: Miller House, at 1601 Alaca Place, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

  The Miller House, also known as the Miller-Harrison-Laseter House, built in 1857, is a two-story house build in the shape of a Maltese Cross with three entrances and three porches. Utilizes Gothic architectural details. Located at 1601 Alaca Place, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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  Architecture notebook 13: Backs of Buildings (Alleys), in Huntsville, Alabama.

  South Side Square Alley and Jefferson West Alley.
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  Architecture notebook 13: Miscellaneous building exteriors, stores and gas stations.

  Miscellaneous building exteriors.
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  Architecture notebook 2: Early nineteenth-century architectural details, doors, and windows.

  Assorted photographs of doors, shutters, windows, plaster finishes, gates, latches, locks, hasps, hinges, rods, door pulls, racks, and bolts. Includes details from the Fearn House, Phelps Jones House, Kelly House, Grove-Bassett House, Chapman House, McCrary-Thomas House, Mooresville Post Office, Mooresville Store, Erskine-McMains House, and Cades Cove.
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  Architecture notebook 1A: Architectural details and elements.

  Assorted photographs of posts and fences, gates, brick patterns, foot scrapers, coach mounts, cut stone, dairy troughs, vents, chimneys, brick bonds, gutters, cornices, clapboards, backboards, windows, trim, hinges, building frames, siding, carriage houses, rafters, flooring, mantles, stairs, handrails, and doors.