Shelbridge

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LocationJct. of N. Roan and E. 11th Sts., Johnson City, Tennessee
Coordinates 36°19′38″N82°21′52″W / 36.32722°N 82.36444°W / 36.32722; -82.36444 (Shelbridge) Coordinates: 36°19′38″N82°21′52″W / 36.32722°N 82.36444°W / 36.32722; -82.36444 (Shelbridge)
Area8.3 acres (3.4 ha)
Built1920 (1920)
Built byMark Curtis
ArchitectD.R. Beeson (house), Leland Cardwell (landscape)
Architectural style Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No. 95001477 [1]
Added to NRHPDecember 14, 1995

Shelbridge is a historic three-story mansion in Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.. It serves as the official residence of the president of East Tennessee State University.

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History

The house was built in 1920-1921 for Ross Spears, a businessman. [2] [3] In 1928, it was acquired by Henry P. Bridges, a businessman. [2] Bridges renamed it Shelbridge after his wife, Shelby. [3]

In the 1970s, the house was donated to East Tennessee State University, and it became the president's house. [2] The first president to live in the house was D.P. Culp; the family moved in 1973. [3] Six presidents have occupied the estate since. It is now home to current ETSU President Brian Noland. [4]

Architectural significance

The house was designed by architect D. R. Beeson in the Colonial Revival style. [2] [3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 14, 1995. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Shelbridge". National Park Service . Retrieved May 24, 2018. With accompanying pictures
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Spectacular Shelbridge". Johnson City Press. November 25, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  4. Brown, Jessica (March 3, 2016). "Shelbridge: Taking a Stroll around the President's Home". East Tennessean. Retrieved May 24, 2018.