Allison Woods, Historic district in Iredell County, United States.
Allison Woods is a historic district near Statesville, North Carolina, with six contributing buildings, four contributing sites and three contributing structures on the gentleman's farm William Locke Allison developed between about 1926 and 1939. Brick and stone buildings, some in Bungalow or American Craftsman style, stand among natural woodlands, a stream course with impoundments and Lower Lake.
William Locke Allison developed this rural estate between 1926 and 1939, building several structures across the property for both residence and farm operations. The construction methods employed brick and stone, reflecting building practices of that era.
The district displays residential architecture from the early 20th century, with buildings in Bungalow and American Craftsman styles that reflect the owner's vision for rural living. These structures show how a gentleman's estate was designed to combine practical farm functions with refined residential design.
The site is best explored on foot along trails that wind through woodlands and around water features. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for muddy or wet conditions, especially on forest paths after rain.
Among the structures at Allison Woods is a windmill built around 1928, listed with the district's contributing structures. The sources record its date but not its present condition, so visitors should not assume it still turns. The same district also holds a 19th-century log cabin moved onto the grounds around 1932.
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