
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
(Courtesy Cara Walker)
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![]() Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Courtesy Cara Walker) In 2013, as I explored Tuscaloosa during my first year as a University of Alabama student, I remember happening upon a large, pink house positioned in a forgotten-looking circle near the city’s downtown area. To a girl who used to dream of growing up and living in a pretty, pink house, this place had a sense of magic about it. But I could tell the Drish House, as I later discovered it was called, was riddled with history as well–such a contrast to see in a town that meant new beginnings for an out-of-state Georgia girl. ![]() One of the things I find so wonderful about Alabama is just how many historic, Victorian homes can be found here, and how those same homes are so well-preserved by numerous organizations, including the Alabama Historical Commission. The Jemison –Van de Graaff Mansion for instance, built in 1859, is located right here in Tuscaloosa. People go on tours there to relish in its archaic beauty, as well as plan community events. The Victoria, built in 1887 and located in Anniston, is another example. It was transformed and restored in 1996, becoming a stunning bed and breakfast. Historic homes like these can be found all over Alabama. They are sometimes open to the public and shared with the community, but many are also endangered—like the Kildare-McCormick House. |
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