Athenaeum, Moorish Revival residence in Columbia, Tennessee.
The Athenaeum features Gothic and Moorish architectural elements with intricate designs throughout its interior and exterior spaces, designed by architect Adolphus Heiman.
Completed in 1837, the building served as the rectory for Columbia Female Institute before becoming part of the Columbia Athenaeum School until 1903.
The structure represents educational advancement through its role as part of two important female schools that operated from the 1830s until the Great Depression.
Located at 808 Athenaeum Street in Columbia, the museum requires advance reservations for guided tours that detail the architectural and educational history.
The residence maintained continuous occupation by the Smith family for over 130 years before its donation to the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities.
Location: Tennessee
Architects: Adolphus Heiman
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
Website: http://athenaeumrectory.com
GPS coordinates: 35.61416,-87.04139
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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