Townsend Farmhouse

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Townsend Farmhouse
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LocationCty Rte 34, E side, 0.8 mi. N of Cty Rte 234, Hollywood, Alabama
Coordinates 34°46′30″N85°59′32″W / 34.77500°N 85.99222°W / 34.77500; -85.99222
Area6.7 acres (2.7 ha)
Built1870 (1870)
Architectural style Folk Victorian
NRHP reference No. 05000838 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 11, 2005

The Townsend Farmhouse is a historic residence near Hollywood, Alabama. The farm is situated at the base of Poorhouse Mountain, and consists of the main house, built circa 1870; a two-room log house, built circa 1860 and today used for storage; and several outbuildings dating from the mid-20th century and later. The center-hall house has a gable roof, with a tall, cross-gable pediment. The exterior is clad in clapboard atop the rough-cut limestone block foundation. Two limestone chimneys project from the gable ends. The front porch and entry exhibit Folk Victorian details. A three-bay ell extends from the rear of the house. [2] The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  2. Schneider, David B.; Christy Anderson (April 3, 2005). "Townsend Farmhouse". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.