Westwood

Westwood is a historic district in Alabama that contains buildings designed in Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival styles from the early 1800s. The structures showcase regional building techniques and materials that were common during that era.

The district developed during a period of significant architectural activity in early 19th-century antebellum Alabama. The buildings are now recognized as national landmarks and document the building traditions of that era.

The district maintains numerous structures that reflect both the design preferences and building methods commonly employed by property owners in nineteenth-century Alabama.

Visitors can walk through the area and study the architectural details of the facades and porches. Researching the Alabama Historical Commission beforehand helps understand the background of individual structures.

The combination of Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival elements in Westwood creates a collection of structures that document architectural transitions in Alabama.

Location: Alabama

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 32.45944,-87.51444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43