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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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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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 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 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.
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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: 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: 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.
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  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.
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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 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.
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  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.
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  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.).
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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.