Riverdale, human settlement in Alabama, United States of America
Riverdale is a two-story brick house built in 1828 by Virgil H. Gardner near Selma, Alabama. The building features Federal-style architecture with a two-level front porch, decorative arched fanlights above the doors, fine plaster walls with detailed moldings, and carefully finished woodwork throughout the interior.
The house was built in 1828 when Virgil H. Gardner constructed it for his bride Margaret Louise Aylett after inheriting extensive land along the Alabama River from his father. The family became influential in the county, particularly after a major 1854 wedding connected them to Mississippi's governor.
The house served as a center for social gatherings and community events throughout the 19th century. Its rooms hosted weddings and celebrations that drew people from across the region.
The house is a registered historic property near Selma with a notable exterior and grounds worth viewing. The best way to experience the house is to check locally for visiting conditions, as access may vary.
Photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston documented the house in 1939 with detailed photographs showing its brickwork and porch details. These images provide a rare visual record of how the house appeared in the early twentieth century.
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