Twickenham Historic District, Historic residential district in Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Twickenham Historic District is a residential neighborhood containing approximately 500 buildings constructed between 1810 and 1960, serving residential, religious, and commercial purposes. The architecture ranges from early Federal-style structures to late Victorian buildings and documents the construction changes across 150 years.
The district was named after Twickenham, England, in 1810 and quickly became the largest settlement in Alabama Territory by 1819. It developed into a major cotton trading center that maintained importance through the Civil War era.
The district displays architectural styles ranging from Federal to late Victorian design, reflecting how American residential tastes evolved over decades. Walking through the streets, you can see how each era left its mark on the buildings and homes.
Visitors should walk slowly through the streets to observe details of facades and doorways that reflect different building periods. The Weeden House Museum offers guided exhibits if you want to learn more about the area's local heritage.
The area holds Alabama's largest collection of pre-Civil War homes, some with surviving stone carriage mounts and brick sidewalks that still line the streets today. These preserved details show how wealthy the early residents were and how they organized their streetscapes.
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