Old Town Historic District (Huntsville, Alabama)
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Old Town Historic District was the second historic district in Huntsville, Alabama. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1978. Roughly bounded by Dement and Lincoln Sts., and Randolph and Walker Aves., It features homes in a variety of styles including Federal, Greek Revival, Queen Anne, California Bungalow, and even Prairie School with homes dating from the late 1820s through the early 1900s.
The Old Town Historic District had its beginnings in 1973, when local architect Harvie Jones suggested to home owners Charles E. and Frances J. Rice that they create another district to include the 19th century homes that remained outside of the Twickenham Historic District. The Rices accordingly began obtaining the necessary petitions and documents to gain first local, then state and finally national recognition for the Old Town Historic District. They were supported in their efforts by then Huntsville mayor Joe Davis, Madison County Commissioner Tilman Hill, and Alabama U. S. Senator John Sparkman. The Rices were were later honored by the Alabama Historical Commission for their contributions to historic preservation.
[edit] External links
- Old Town Historic District Association has photos, history and events.
- American Memory's Built in America Collection which has drawings, photographs, and descriptions of old homes and buildings.
- Huntsville Pilgrimage Association Has annual tour of historic homes.
