Amelia Stewart House, house in Mobile, Alabama
The Amelia Stewart House is a residential building in Mobile constructed in the Greek Revival style, featuring strong straight lines, tall windows, and classical square columns supporting a gabled porch. The structure combines two construction periods: the original 1835 section with Federal-style fireplaces and the newer portion added by Amelia Stewart in 1871, which maintains the same architectural approach.
The house was originally built in 1835 as a garçonnière by merchant William R. Hallett alongside his main residence, which was destroyed by fire in the 1860s. Amelia Stewart purchased the property in 1871 and constructed a new residence next to the surviving original structure, adopting its architectural style elements.
The house is named after a woman who purchased the property in the 1800s, connecting the building to local family history. Its classical columns and formal porch reflect how prosperous households of that era chose to present themselves to their community.
The house is located on Common Street in the city center after being relocated from its original Spring Hill Road site in 2018 to prevent demolition. Visitors can view the classical Greek Revival architecture and craftsmanship details from the exterior and explore the building within its new setting surrounded by other historic structures in Mobile.
The house was entirely relocated to Common Street in 2018, an uncommon measure to save the historic building from planned demolition for a parking lot. This relocation makes it a rare example of urban preservation efforts in the region.
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