N.Q. and Virginia M. Thompson House, Citronelle, Alabama

The N.Q. and Virginia M. Thompson House is a two-story Classical Revival residence in Citronelle, Alabama, designed by architect George Tyrell and completed in 1905. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places, made on January 25, 1990, rests on its architectural significance.

The house was built during a period when Neoclassical architecture was popular in Alabama and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 to recognize its historical importance. This official listing provided protection for the structure and ensured its architectural style and construction methods would be preserved for future generations.

The house is named after N.Q. and Virginia M. Thompson, community members whose home was recognized as historically important. It reflects how residents in this part of Alabama built and maintained their homes, with choices in design and construction that tell stories about daily life in the area.

The house sits on land that is visible from the street and easy to locate while exploring Citronelle, with its symmetrical facade and clear architectural lines making it simple to recognize. Visitors can walk past and observe the details of its construction, which reveal its age and careful craftsmanship.

The house was designed by architect George Tyrell and completed in 1905, a detail often missed by passers-by who see only the facade. Its National Register listing came on January 25, 1990, recognizing the two-story Classical Revival design.