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Title
The Reisman - Coffee - Looft House
Subject
Historic Homes, Florence, Alabama; Lauderdale County; Jewish Settlers in North Alabama
Description
The Reisman-Coffee-Looft House, located at 618 N. Wood Avenue, was the home to Mark Reisman and his family. Mr. Reisman was one of the first Jewish merchants in the Florence area. His business was located the corner of Tennessee and Court Streets. He was a well-respected businessman in the area and news of his death (from a gun accident in his home) shocked the community.
The house, which is Queen Anne style, was built between 1888 and 1900.
The house, which is Queen Anne style, was built between 1888 and 1900.
Creator
Pam Kingsbury, University of North Alabama
Publisher
Alabama Cultural Resource Center
Date
circa 1888 -1900.
Contributor
History of Temple B'nai Israel, file 2-3, Local History Room, Florence- Lauderdale Public Library.
Type
Text and photograph.