Leech–Hauer House

Coordinates: 34°43′14″N 86°35′13″W / 34.72056°N 86.58694°W / 34.72056; -86.58694
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Leech–Hauer House
The house in December 1978
Map
Location502 Governors Dr., Huntsville, Alabama
Coordinates34°43′14″N 86°35′13″W / 34.72056°N 86.58694°W / 34.72056; -86.58694
Area1.4 acres (0.57 ha)
Built1830 (1830)
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Federal, Transitional
Demolishedcirca 1978–1988
NRHP reference No.78000498[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 8, 1978
Designated ARLHJuly 28, 1978[2]

The Leech–Hauer House was a historic residence in Huntsville, Alabama. It was built circa 1830 by professional carpenter William Leech. It was built in a transitional style between Federal and Greek Revival. The house was a two-story, L-shaped structure, with a front porch which was later enclosed. John G. Hauer purchased the house in 1904, and it remained a family residence until it was sold to a flower shop in 1974. It was purchased by physician (and later politician) Parker Griffith and his brother in 1977.[3] The house was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage and National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1][2] The house was subsequently demolished, and a modern medical office building was constructed on the site in 1988.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "The Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". preserveala.org. Alabama Historical Commission. February 24, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  3. ^ Mertins, Ellen; Linda Bayer (September 27, 1978). "Leech–Hauer House". National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014. See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014.