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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 54: Heiberger Methodist Church, in Heiberger, Alabama.
Methodist Church, founded by the Moore family in the 1880s. Additional acreage was included for a cemetery. Located in Heiberger, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 54: Jewett Hall, at Judson College, Marion, Alabama.
Jewett Hall, originally built in 1840, destroyed by fire in 1888. Rebuilding began in 1889 and destroyed by second fire in 1947. Current building built in 1950. Colonial architecture, inspired by the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia. Located at Judson College in Marion, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 55: First Church of Christ (Scientist), at 807 Owens Dr., Huntsville, Alabama.
First Church of Christ (Scientist), built in 1975. Located at 807 Owens Dr., 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 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 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: "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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: Huntsville City Hall, at 308 Fountain Cir., Huntsville, Alabama.
Huntsville City Hall, designed by Harvie Jones and W.R. Dickson in 1964. Located at 308 Fountain Cir., Huntsville, 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: 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: Walnut Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, at 729 Cedar Point Road, New Hope, Alabama.
Walnut Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, built c. 1868. The previous building was burned by Northerners. Includes an outbuilding, Fellowship Hall. Located at 729 Cedar Point Road, New Hope, 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 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 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: Madison County Courthouse, at Huntsville, Alabama.
Madison County Courthouse, built in 1811. 1914 building razed in 1964-65. Located in Huntsville, 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: 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 6: Bride's Hill, or Sunnybrook House, near Decatur, Ala.
Bride's Hill, or Sunnybrook House, built c. 1830 by Elizabeth Dandridge. Federal and 20th Century style. Tidewater-type cottage. Located near Highway 20 West of Decatur, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 6: Dowdell House, or Boxwood, at 409 E. North St., Talladega, Ala.
Dowdell House, or Boxwood, built c. 1850s. Gothic Revival. Located at 406 E. North St., Talladega, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 6: Feeney-Barber House, at 414 Randolph Ave., Huntsville, Ala.
Feeney-Barber House, built c. 1825-1832. Federal Style. Located at 414 Randolph Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. Restored 1975. -
Architecture notebook 6: Henry Hoss House, Jonesborough, Tenn.
Henry Hoss House, built 1859-1860. Late Federal style with Greek Revival motifs. Springhouse built c. 1859, barn built c. 1914. Located on Blountville Rd. in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Henry Hoss's wife Anna Maria Sevier was the granddaughter of John Sevier, the Revolutionary War general and first governor of Tennessee, making the Henry Hoss House the home of one of Tennessee's important early families. -
Architecture notebook 6: Homes in Courtland, Ala.
Courtland, two houses built in the Federal Period. Federal style with 20th Century and Victorian style additions. Porch addition c. 1920s. Located in Courtland, Alabama.