Inspired by the Horace King built Spring Villa on the edge of town, John Edwards most likely built the Gingerbread House in Opelika, Alabama. Completed in 1865, Edwards and his family moved into the home. Edwards was known as a skilled craftsman which is why the family believes he built it.
It is now home to the Old Timers and Chimers Clock Shop and Museum. They restored it after it fell into disrepair.
It is a contributing property to the Geneva Street Historic District.
Built in 1895 by John Whitfield, owner of ALAGA syrup company and Whitfield Pickles, the home was purchased by Lum Duke, a local judge. His daughter Inez Duke Searcy was the first ever female attorney.
The home is now the headquarters for the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.
Edward Hollingsworth designed and built the home in 1886. it was purchased by local dentist, Charles Gunn. He willed the home to his daughter, Carolyn Bellenger, who lived there until her death in 1990. She donated the property to city, and it is now used as an event venue.
It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In northeast Alabama, near Lookout Mountin, sits a church that was founded in 1907. Edna Hill Methodist Church served this rural congregation until the 1950s.
Built in 1935, this international-style house is located near downtown Gadsden, Alabama. I don’t often see modern homes built from this time period in this part of the country. I believe this home was specifically built for someone because it does not look like any other home in the neighborhood. I love how the curves of the house and sidewalk complement the curve of the fence and roadway.
