Browse Items (212 total)
Sort by:
-
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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: 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 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 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, 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: 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 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 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: House at 710 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Built in 1890, Victorian style house. Used as the Twickenham Baptist Church. The porch was added around the 1920s. Located at 710 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 42: Clark-Chandler Cabin, Monte Sano, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Clark-Chandler Cabin, built in the 1840s. Moved and rebuilt in the 1970s at Burritt Museum. Logs and possibly stones are original, rest of the materials are from the rebuild in the 1970s. Located on Monte Sano, Huntsville, 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: Hays Residence, at 425 McClung Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Jimmy Hays Senior residence. Built in the early nineteen hundreds. Includes a woodwork shop. Located at 425 McClung Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 41: Lane House, or Lane-Cooper House, at 511 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama.
1834 Lane House, also known as the Lane-Cooper house, owned in 1988 by John Shaver. Federal Period house built by Dabney Wharton and the Brandon Brothers. Thomas and William Brandon were mechanics and master buildings in Huntsville, specializing in masonry. Included a winter kitchen in the basement. Located at 511 Adams St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 39: Carl Jones House, or the Drake-Garth-Jones Farm, at 5003 Garth Rd., Huntsville, Alabama.
Carl Jones House, also known as the Drake-Garth-Jones Farm, built c. 1823 by James Drake. Federal Period. Located at 5003 Garth Rd. in Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 34: Erskine Hendrick House, at 527 Franklin St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Erskine Hendrick house, built c. 1818. Federal and Greek Revival styles with a Victorian style porch. Includes servants quarters and a smokehouse. Located at 527 Franklin St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 34: Van Valkenburg House, at 501 Franklin St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Van Valkenburg House, built c. 1904. Located at 501 Franklin St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 34: Basset-Young House, at 600 Franklin St., and Sanford House, at 601 Madison St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Basset-Young House, built c. 1819. located at 600 Franklin St., Huntsville, Alabama. Sanford House, located at 601 Madison St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 34: Patton House, at 419 McClung Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
House at 419 McClung Ave., built c. 1867. Italiante style. Located in Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 33: Burritt House Museum, at 3101 Burritt Dr., Huntsville, Alabama.
Burritt House Museum, completed c. 1940 because the first version burned near completion. Built by Dr. Burritt with consultation of Edgar Love. Mostly Neo-Classical style. The house has mantles in a variety of styles, many probably designed by Dr. Burritt, although some have been removed. Located at 3101 Burritt Dr. SE on Round-top Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 33: Bernstein House, at 110 Steele St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Bernstein house, built c. 1881. Italiante style. Located at 110 Steele St., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 33: House at 104 Steele St., Huntsville, Alabama.
House at 104 Steele St., built c. 1870s. Originally located at 104 Steele St., Huntsville, Alabama. Demolished in 1991. -
Architecture notebook 33: Rhoades House, at 133 Walker Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Rhoades House, built 1995. 17th century style. Located at 133 Walker Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 22: House at 500 Governors Dr., Huntsville, Alabama.
House Located at 500 Governors Dr., Huntsville. Alabama. Built c. 1920s. -
Architecture notebook 22: Hauer House, or the Leech-Hauer House, at 502 Governors Dr., Huntsville, Alabama.
Hauer House, or the Leech-Hauer house, built c. 1830s. Greek Revival style. Originally located at 502 Governors Drive, Huntsville, Alabama. Demolished in 1986. -
Architecture notebook 22: Huntsville YMCA, at 203 Greene St., N, Huntsville, Alabama.
Huntsville YMCA, built 1910 by Edgar Love. Located at 203 Greene St. N, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Architecture notebook 22: Purdom House, at 409 Randolph St., Huntsville, Alabama.
Purdom House, Located at 409 Randolph St., Huntsville. Alabama. Built in the early 19th century, probably by the architect Edgar Love. Additions by George Steele. Federal Period.