Weems House | |
Location | 1155 Springhill Avenue Mobile, Alabama |
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Coordinates | 30°41′30″N88°3′46″W / 30.69167°N 88.06278°W |
Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
Built | 1870 |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 82001613 [1] |
Added to NRHP | October 07, 1982 |
The Weems House, also referred to as Fowler Cottage, stands as a historic residence in Mobile, Alabama. Constructed in 1870, this single-story building exemplifies the late Greek Revival-style. Recognized on October 7, 1982, it was listed on the register National Register of Historic Places . [1] Initially serving as a private residence, it transitioned ownership on July 18, 1991, when acquired by the Dragons Civic and Social Club, a local fraternal organization. [2] [3]
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