Architecture notebook 42: Smith-Williams Cabin, on Williams Road, Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama.
Architecture, Domestic
Architecture--United States
Dwellings
Historic houses
Historic preservation
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
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.
Jones, Harvie P.
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Architecture notebook 42: Solomon DeBow Log House at 1388 McMullen Road, Gurley, Alabama.
Log houses
Gurley (Ala.)
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.
Schools (buildings)
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.
Auditoriums
College buildings
Marion (Ala.)
Perry County (Ala.)
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.
Churches (buildings)
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.
Fences (site elements)
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.
Chapels (rooms or structures)
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.
Athens (Ala.)
Limestone County (Ala.)
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.
Madison (Ala.)
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.
Masonry (building materials)
Stevenson (Ala.)
Jackson County (Ala.)
"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.
Shops (retail spaces)
Savannah (Ga.)
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.
Barns
"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.
Hotels (built public accomodations)
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.
Banks (buildings)
County courthouses
Historic museums (buildings)
Decatur (Ala.)
Morgan County (Ala.)
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.
Architecture notebook 48: Peck House, in Cole Springs, Alabama.
Cole Springs (Ala.)
Peck House, built by John Brown in 1855. Includes a second addition for family to move in to help Brown's widow after his death in 1860. Victorian style porch. Located in Cole Springs, Alabama.
Architecture notebook 49: Rosenbaum House, in Florence, Alabama.
Florence (Ala.)
Lauderdale County (Ala.)
The Rosenbaum House, built in 1940 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Stanley and Mildred Rosenbaum as newlyweds. Located in Florence, Alabama.
Architecture notebook 5: Bost House, at 421 E. Clinton Ave., Huntsville, Ala.
Eutaw (Ala.)
Greene County (Ala.)
Bost House, built c. 1896. Eastlake style. Located at 421 East Clinton Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.
Addresses and locations of the structures pictured may no longer be accurate, as street names and house numbers change over time. The addresses given reflect the information provided by Harvie Jones at the time he documented these structures.
Architecture notebook 5: Darwin House, on Darwin Rd., Madison County, Ala.
Darwin House, built in the early 1800s. Log dogtrot cabin with a Victorian addition. Located on Darwin Rd. in Madison County, Alabama.
Architecture notebook 5: Figures House, at 423 Randolph Ave., Huntsville, Ala.
Steele, George Gilliam
Figures House, built c. 1840-1850s. Located at 423 Randolph Ave., Huntsville, Alabama. George Steele was the architect for this house.
Architecture notebook 5: Gaines House, at 132 Walker Ave., Huntsville, Ala.
Sheds (storage structures)
Gaines House, built c. 1900. Late-Victorian. Includes a storage shed that possibly functioned as a buggy house. Located at 132 Walker Ave., Huntsville, Alabama.