Battle-Friedman House, Greek Revival mansion in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The Battle-Friedman House is a residence in Tuscaloosa built with Greek Revival style, featuring symmetrical design, prominent columns, and detailed decorative moldings throughout. A central hallway divides the interior spaces and organizes the layout of the rooms.
The house was built in 1835 by Alfred Battle with original Federal style design. The Friedman family later added Greek Revival elements that transformed the exterior appearance.
The house shows how prominent families lived in the 1800s, with furnishings and decorative objects that reflect their social standing. The rooms are arranged to help visitors understand the daily life of these households.
The house is located on Greensboro Avenue and is accessible through guided tours offered Tuesday through Saturday. Visitors should plan to arrive in time for a tour to fully explore the interior and grounds.
The property contains one of Alabama's oldest documented gardens, featuring geometric boxwood patterns. These gardens follow traditional English landscaping principles and represent a rare surviving example from that era.
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