In 2017, the house’s roof and several windows were severely damaged in a windstorm. That damage was exacerbated by Hurricane Michael in 2018. There is severe water intrusion and the damage continues with each passing day. The owners have applied for an emergency loan from the Alabama Trust’s Endangered Property Trust Fund, but this loan cannot cover the costs. The Eufaula Heritage Association is supporting the effort to restore this building. Places in Peril is listing this property to provide statewide awareness to the ongoing issue.
This property is a contributing structure in the National Register of Historic Places Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District. It is also one of eight historic Eufaula structures recorded during the Historic American Building Survey in 1935. In addition, it is one of the oldest surviving Greek Revival residences in Eufaula, built circa 1840.
In 2017, the house’s roof and several windows were severely damaged in a windstorm. That damage was exacerbated by Hurricane Michael in 2018. There is severe water intrusion and the damage continues with each passing day. The owners have applied for an emergency loan from the Alabama Trust’s Endangered Property Trust Fund, but this loan cannot cover the costs. The Eufaula Heritage Association is supporting the effort to restore this building. Places in Peril is listing this property to provide statewide awareness to the ongoing issue.
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May 2023
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