Jacob VanderSys House

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Jacob VanderSys House
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The Jacob VanderSys House in 2008
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Location Mobile, Alabama
Coordinates 30°41′24″N88°5′22″W / 30.69000°N 88.08944°W / 30.69000; -88.08944 Coordinates: 30°41′24″N88°5′22″W / 30.69000°N 88.08944°W / 30.69000; -88.08944
Built1927
Architectural style Mission Revival-Spanish Colonial Revival
MPS Spanish Revival Residences in Mobile MPS
NRHP reference No. 91000862 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 12, 1991

The Jacob VanderSys House is a historic residence in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was built in 1927 in the Spanish Colonial Revival and Mission Revival styles. [2] The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1991. It is a part of the Spanish Revival Residences in Mobile Multiple Property Submission. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Sledge, John; Steven M. Kay (October 1, 1990). "VanderSys, Jacob, House". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 16, 2014.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) from the original on March 17, 2014. Retrieved March 16, 2014.