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Rebuilt Historic Huntsville Church
This is the First Methodist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. The first little frame building for its congregants was constructed in 1822 and was later replaced by a much bigger building. That building burned to the ground during the Civil War. It’s said that the troops built fires on the church’s old wooden floors to cook…
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Oldest Continuous Use Synagogue in Alabama
Temple B’nai Sholom in Huntsville, Alabama was built in 1898. B’nai sholom means Sons of Peace. It was built with a Romanesque Revival style and was designed by architect R. H. Hunt of Chattanooga. It’s the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the state of Alabama!
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Very Old Huntsville Home
The Sprague House, circa 1835. This federal style home caught my eye one day when I was gawking (and drooling) at all the old homes in Huntsville. I couldn’t believe how old it was! The two gabled chimneys are not functional, they’re just for looks. But don’t worry, the one towards the back is a…
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Historic Home Has New Purpose
Oak Place in Huntsville, Alabama was built in 1840 by renowned Huntsville architect George Steele. It had 320 acres with the property when built. Designed as a restrained Greek Revival, it has a large ballroom with 14 foot ceilings and is actually 3 stories which includes a basement. It was occupied by Union troops during…
