Metropolitan Region, Alabama Historic Homes
Kirkwood Mansion
One of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the South. Possibly most photographed antebellum home (ca. 1860) in Alabama. Fine antiques:
Bessemer Pioneer Homes
Original structures dating from early 1800
Farrington Hall
Adding to his famous Rajah Lodge home and gardens, 3-term congressman and coal mine owner William F. Aldrich built elaborately decorated Farrington Hall in 1908
Patterson Log Cabin
Built between 1840 and 1845, 2
Battle-Friedman House
1835 Greek Revival mansion built as townhouse by Alfred Battle, wealthy planter/
Gorgas House
Built 1829; oldest building on campus. Occupied by Gorgas family members 1879-1953. One of 4 buildings to survive Civil War. Now a house museum with 19