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Title
Rather-Rice-Gilchrist House
Subject
Historic Homes; Somerville, AL; Morgan County, AL
Description
One of the oldest brick structures in the state of Alabama, the Rather-Rice-Gilchrist House is notable for the unusually fine Flemish bond brickwork and a molded brick cornice. In 1820, John T. Rather, a lawyer and the original owner of the home, planned out the foundation of the house. The home sits on an ashlar foundation with granite sills and lintels. The rectangular five bay home is one-and-a-half stories tall with a gable roof, with dormers, and a two-room ell. The home was extensively renovated in 1927. However, by the time of the HABS survey in 1978 the house stood in ruins.
Creator
Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
Source
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/ Accessed August 5, 2015.
Publisher
Alabama Cultural Resource Survey
Date
1820
Type
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