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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 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: 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 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. -
Architecture notebook 54: Cox-White-Faber House, at 312 White St., Huntsville, Alabama.
The Cox-White-Faber House, built c. 1836 in the Federal style by architect George Steele. At one time had several service buildings that contained the kitchen, servants' quarters, the stable, and more. Only one large service building remains, presumed to be the smokehouse. The house underwent expansions in 1844 and again a few years later. A Greek Revival trim was added in the mid-1800s. Located at 312 White St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 55: Miscellaneous Structures, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Includes Spencer Co., UAH Union Building, UDS Motorola Building, Building of Realtors, Paludan Residence, Huntsville Hilton Hotel, Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Drake Towers. Located in Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 55: Humphrey-Rogers House, at 502 West Clinton St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Humphrey-Roger House, built in 1848 as a two-story rectangular home. Expanded in 1861, 1898, and 1913 to include a double front porch, a side porch and entrance, and a back wing addition. The house endured several preservation perils before being donated to the Constitution Village by Coca-Cola and restored by Jones & Herrin, Architects between 1992 and 1996. Located at 502 West Clinton St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Architecture notebook 57: Humphries House, at 2883 Mountain Oak Road, Arab, Alabama.
Humphries House, built in 1992 and designed by Harvie Jones. Located at 2883 Mountain Oak Road, Arab, Alabama. -
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. -
Architecture notebook 57: "Kalona," in Courtland, Alabama.
"Kalona," built in 1850, and rebuilt in 1904 by Edgar L. Love, architect. Restored in 1997. Located about 3 miles southeast of Courtland, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 57: Zietler-McCrary House, at 4845 High St., Mooresville, Alabama.
Zietler-McCrary House, build c. 1826, in the Federal style. Includes an outside kitchen and smokehouse. Builder and original occupants are unknown. A schoolhouse located in the corner of the yard was added onto the back of the house in the 1860s. Located at 4845 High St., Mooresville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 57: Twickenham Houses, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Various Twickenham houses include the 1830 Purham House (409 Randolph Ave.), Covenant Presbyterian Church and houses on South Lincoln St., Masonic Temple, First Methodist Church, Mayhew House (512 Eustis Ave.), Fenyn House (504 Eustis Ave.), 1823 Mastin House, Moore-Rhett House (603 Adams St.). -
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. -
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 57: House at 443 North Ward Ave., Florence, Alabama.
Eastlake Style Victorian House, Tom White Residence (1995) built c. 1890. An apartment was added later to the existing floor plan, year unknown of addition. A detached garage was added between 1915 and 1925 but it was later demolished. Located at 443 North Ward Ave., Florence, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 57: Historic District, in Marion, Alabama.
Historic District of Marion, Alabama includes the original home of The Alabama Baptist publication and Marion Courthouse Square which encompassed approximately 80 acres of the historic commercial and business area, residential architecture, and three historic church buildings. -
Architecture notebook 58: Musgrove House, at 4220 Jackson Road, Florence, Alabama.
Musgrove Residence, built in 1994 by Jones and Herrin, Architects. Located at 4220 Jackson Road, Florence, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 58: Mayhew Cottage, at 506 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Mayhew Cottage, built in 1889, nextdoor to the Mayhew House. The cottage was built for the family's son. Located at 506 Eustis Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 58: Fisher Oldfield House, at 14202 Meridian Pike, Hazel Green, Alabama.
Oldfield Towry House, built c. 1885. Built in a symmetrical Victorian style. Located at 14202 Meridian Pike, Hazel Green, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 58: Freeman House, at 205 Lincoln St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Freeman House, built 1907, is neoclassical design mimickking the 18th-century Georgian style, also known as "Colonial Revival." Some Victorian style features as well. Servants cottages remain in the backyard. Located at 205 Lincoln St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 58: Childress Log House, at Ripple Lane, Big Cove, Alabama.
Childress Log House, built in 1811. Moved from original location in 1832. Owner Robert Childress had 17 children. House had asphalt siding and a Victorian style porch. Located at Ripple Lane, Big Cove, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 59: Bailey Residence, at 702 E. Clinton Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Bailey Residence, built in the 1920s. Renovation was never executed by Jones and Herrin, Architectures. Located at 702 E. Clinton Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 59: Leigh Place, or Jones Residence, in Leighton, Alabama.
Leigh Place, or Jones Residence, first floor was build in 1820s as a log house, second floor and extension built c. 1960. Jones and Herrin, Architects did proportional refinements in 1997. Includes a early 19th century servants house that was planned to be demolished by owner. Located in Leighton, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 59: Hagan House, at 24937 Lauderdale St., Mooresville, Alabama.
Hagan House, built circa 1820 in Federal period style with additions in Victorian style. Expanded throughout the 19th century. Owned by Mr. Douglas Hagan, mayor of Mooresville. Located at 24937 Lauderdale St., Mooresville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 59: Marmaduke-Williams House, at 907 17th Ave., Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Marmaduke-Williams House, built in 1838, also known as the Owen-Williams-Brown House. Land was once owned by the University of Alabama. Built by Thomas Owens shortly after purchasing the land. Owens moved to Aberdeen, Mississippi upon the purchase of a plantation and this house was occupied by his in-laws, the Marmaduke Williams. During the renovation project (1994-1997) in 1996, the house was the victim of arson and destroyed the interior. A previous fire 1992 had already caused considerable damage. Located at 907 17th Ave., Tuscaloosa, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 59: House at 303 Randolph Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Eastlake style house built affter 1888 and before 1894. A brick wing was enlarged after 1894. Renovated to be an office. Located at 303 Randolph Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 60: Kelly Residence at 508 8th Ave., Decatur, Alabama.
Kelly Residence, built c. 1915. Remodeled in 1995-6. Located at 508 8th Ave., Decatur, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 60: Dr. Hash Residence, at 514 E. Holmes Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Dr. Hash Residence, built c. 1870 and c. 1900. Renovation included a potting shed and three car garage. Located at 514 E. Holmes Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 60: Feeney-Brooks House, at 203 S. 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. -
Architecture notebook 60: Vaughn-Stacy-Irwin House, at 111 Sam Davis Ave., Pulaski, Tennessee.
Vaughn-Stacy-Irwin House, built 1858. The property was bought by Vaughn in 1857. Classical Revival mid-19th century style, includes inspiration from Greek Revival, Palladian, and Italianate styles as well. A back addition was added in the late 19th century. Includes a 1880-1890 gazebo. Located at 111 Sam Davis Ave., Pulaski, Tennessee. -
Architecture notebook 60: Public Inn, at 205 Williams Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Public Inn, built c. 1818 at the northeast corner of Madison and Williams and moved to current site in November 1926. Opened to the public on October 29, 1819 by William E. Phillips. There was an addition in 1832. Built in the "Neo-Classical" style with English influences. Another addition to the rear of the houses was built in 1927 after it was moved. Restoration was completed in 1991. Located at 205 Williams Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 60: Leckey House, at southwest corner of AL 20 and Co. 48 (County Line), Leighton, Alabama.
Leckey House, or the Leckey-Mauldin house, built 1872-73 for Hugh C. Leckey, an Irish-born merchant. Single story home with Italiante style details. Renovated in 1991-1992 with additions made including a carport. Located at the southwest corner of AL 20 and Co. 48 (County Line), Leighton, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 62: Cabins, at DeSoto State Park, Mentone, Alabama.
DeSoto State Park cabins, built c. 1933. Eleven cabins were built over the course of roughly ten years. Renovated by Jones and Herrin, Architects. Located near Mentone, 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: Coffman House, at 411 N. Jefferson St., 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. -
Architecture notebook 62: Brahan-Goldsmith House, at 206 Gates Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Brahan-Goldsmith House, previously the Bernstein House, built circa 1818 in the Federal Period style with Greek Revival wings attached to the sides in 1834. Additional wings were added after 1871 and a kitchen wing in 1888. The breezeway was enclosed in 1913 to create three rooms. Located at 206 Gates Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.