Weems House

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Weems House
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The Weems House in 2010
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Location1155 Springhill Avenue
Mobile, Alabama
Coordinates 30°41′30″N88°3′46″W / 30.69167°N 88.06278°W / 30.69167; -88.06278 Coordinates: 30°41′30″N88°3′46″W / 30.69167°N 88.06278°W / 30.69167; -88.06278
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1870
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference No. 82001613 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 07, 1982

The Weems House, also known as Fowler Cottage, is a historic residence in Mobile, Alabama. Completed in 1870, the one-story frame structure is a late example of the Greek Revival-style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1982. [1] The house functioned as a private residence until July 18, 1991, when it was purchased by the Dragons Civic and Social Club, a local fraternal organization. [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Property Tax Bill Search (Parcel Number "R022906400004649.")". Mobile County Revenue Commission. Mobile County, Alabama.
  3. Vascellaro, Charlie. "Hank Aaron: A Biography". The African American Experience.