George Wall House facts for kids
The George Wall House, also known as Old Man Wall's House, is a special historic home. It is a type of building called a shotgun house. You can find it in the Walltown Neighborhood in Durham, North Carolina.
A Look at Its History
George Wall's Journey
George Wall was a very determined person. On July 21, 1899, he bought a piece of land in Durham, North Carolina. At that time, he worked at Trinity College, which is now Duke University. His hard work helped him build a life for himself and his family.
Building a Home
George Wall bought a second piece of land right next door on April 2, 1906. Sometime in 1906, his house was finished. It was built in the unique shotgun style. This means the rooms are lined up one behind the other, like a shotgun blast could go straight through! The house also had an "el edition" (an extra part shaped like an 'L') and a tin roof.
Walltown's Name
By 1923, the area where George Wall lived and built his home became known as Walltown. This neighborhood was named in his honor, showing how important he was to the community. Today, the George Wall House is still owned by the Wall family, keeping its history alive.
