Donnelly House and Gardens
| Donnelly House | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33°30′23″N 86°46′58″W / 33.50625°N 86.78289°W |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Architectural style(s) | Classical Revival |
| Official name | Donnelly House |
| Designated | May 20, 1975[1] |
  Location of Donnelly House in Alabama | |
The historic Donnelly House, an example of Neo-classical architecture, was built in 1905 as the residence of James W. Donnelly. Mr. Donnelly was an industrialist, manufacturer, real-estate developer, philanthropist, and civic leader. After retiring from Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, he moved south to Birmingham, where this magnificent Georgian-colonial mansion had been constructed, featuring over 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) of living space and spectacular white marble floors.
While the Donnelly House has served primarily as a private residence, it was also the home of the Birmingham Civic Ballet[2] during the 1950s. Ultimately, the home was opened as a venue for weddings, business meetings and other activities.
The house was purchased by Carl Schoettlin in 2011. The house was fully renovated by Schoettlin Building Company. Currently the house is an entertainment venue specializing in weddings, receptions, parties, etc. The house is managed by Carl Schoettlin.[citation needed]
The home was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on May 20, 1975.[1] It is also a contributing property to the Highland Avenue Historic District, a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". Alabama Historical Commission. www.preserveala.org. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved October 25, 2012.
- ^ Alabama Ballet, formerly Birmingham Civic Ballet Archived January 31, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.