Weakley–Truett–Clark House
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| Location | 415 Rosebank Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
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| Coordinates | 36°11′10.2948″N 86°43′14.3832″W / 36.186193000°N 86.720662000°W |
| Area | 13 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Built | 1802 |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Italianate, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000297[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 13, 1989 |
The Weakley-Truett-Clark House, a.k.a. Fairfax Hall, is a historic mansion in Nashville, Tennessee.
Location
The house is located at 415 Rosebank Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee.[2][3]
History
It was built by Samuel D. Weakley, an early settler and surveyor, in 1802, in the Federal architectural style.[2] It was later passed on to his brother, Robert Weakley (1764–1845), who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1809 to 1811.[2]
In 1855, it was purchased by Ezekiel Truett, who changed the architectural style to Italianate and classical.[2] The two-story portico with columns were added then.[2] He also established Rosebank Nurseries, one of the oldest nurseries in the South.[2] Later, Rosebank Avenue got its name from the roses he grew.[2]
In 1933, a businessman named Sheffield Clark inherited the house.[2] In 1936-1937, he added bathrooms and two one-story wings.[2] On his mantelpieces, he displayed Civil War memorabilia.[2]
Heritage significance
The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Davidson County, Tennessee since April 13, 1989.[3][4]
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Crystal Hill Jones, Naomi C. Manning, Melanie J. Meadows, Nashville's Inglewood, Arcadia Publishing, 2009, pp. 26-30 [1]
- ^ a b American Architects and Buildings
- ^ National Register of Historic Places