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Description: The Reynolds-McGehee Mansion was commissioned by banker J.F. “Poley” Reynolds in 1905 – 1906. Frank Lockwood of Montgomery was the architect and Robert S. West of Talladega was the contractor. Originally, the home had four more columns and a balcony porch roof plus a widow’s walk atop the structure. These elements were removed to give it the Greek styling you see here. It is one of the houses in the Silk Stocking District. The Silk Stocking District is a a historic district in the city of Talladega, Alabama, USA. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1979. Architectural styles include Queen Anne, Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, and other late Victorian types. The district covers 113 acres (46 ha) and contained 120 contributing properties when first listed.
Title: Reynolds-McGehee Mansion c.1906
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