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Architecture notebook 42: Kelly House, or Bledsoe-Kelly House, in Sylacauga, Alabama.

Kelly House, or the Bledsoe-Kelly House, was built in the 1850s. Victorian styles based on architectural evidence. Includes a two-room apartment built in the 1940s. Back porch has "washboard holders" detail on railing. Located north of Sylacauga, 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: Pride Tompkins Law Office, or the Godley House, at 106 W 3rd St., Tuscumbia, Alabama.

Pride Tompkins Law Office, originally the Godley House. Built in the 1820s. Federal Period brick one-story home with additions and a frame outbuilding. Located at 106 W 3rd St., Tuscumbia, 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: Solomon DeBow Log House at 1388 McMullen Road, Gurley, Alabama.

1840s-1850s Solomon DeBow Log House, Country-Greek Revival with Italianate and Victorian details. Solomon DeBow purchased the land at age 22 to build this house on. DeBow was a Confederate soldier of Co. H in the 35th Alabama Infantry. Located at 1388 McMullen Road, Gurley, 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 44: Judson College Alumnae Hall, in Marion, Alabama.

Judson College Alumnae Auditorium and Hall, built in 1902. Located in Marion, 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, 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 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: First Methodist Church, in Athens, Alabama.

First Methodist Church, built in 1836. Became the Church of Christ in 1993. Remodeled as furniture store in the 20th century. Located on Marion St., Athens, Alabama.

Architecture notebook 45: Lanford House, at 7400 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama.

William Lanford house, built c. 1850, is a Greek Revival style two-story home. Includes a cantilevered balcony and some Federal Period style architectural details. The house became endangered during the construction of Research Park West. Located at 7400 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama.

Architecture notebook 46: Little Brick Building, in Stevenson, Alabama.

"Little Brick," built in the 1850s. Greek Revival style. Only a few sections of masonry were left standing so Harvie Jones classified it as a "reconstruction" rather than "restoration." This old brick home served as General Rosecrans' headquarters during the summer of 1863. Located in Stevenson, Alabama.

Architecture notebook 47: Lane-Gwathney House, at 410 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia.

The Lane-Gwathney House, built in 1822. Federal Period house. Improved twice during the nineteenth century in 1852 and 1883. During the early 20th century, many houses along Broughton St. were either demolished or jacked up for retail spaces to be built underneath. The house/rooms above were rented during WWII. Located at 410 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Georgia.

Architecture notebook 48: "Killarney", or the Boganshott House, in Gurley, Alabama.

"Killarney" was built in 1917. Also known as the Boganshott House. Owner Frank Hall was the grandson of Captain Frank Gurley of the Civil War. John Boganshott, original owner, married one of Frank Gurley's daughters. Includes a large barn on the property. Located in Gurley, Alabama.

Architecture notebook 48: Gurley Hotel, in Gurley, Alabama.

The Gurley Hotel was built in the 1870s. It was opened for business in the 1880s by Captain Frank Gurley, Confederate veteran. Located in Gurley, Alabama.

Architecture notebook 48: Old State Bank, Decatur, Alabama.

Old State Bank, built 1832 by architect George Steele. The building housed the bank and second floor living quarters for banking residence as required by early law. Built in Greek Revival styles. Used as a hospital during the Battle of Decatur. Restored once in the 1930s. Located on Bank St., Decatur, Alabama.

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