Crawford W. Brazell House

The Crawford W. Brazell House in Vidalia, Georgia was built in 1911. It is now the Altama Museum of Art and History. Its collection includes Staffordshire porcelain, quadruped prints by John James Audubon, Southern art, bird prints, botanical art, wooden sculptures and a Girl Scout room.[2]

Corner view, with museum signage, in 2017

Crawford W. Brazell House
House in 2017
Crawford W. Brazell House is located in Georgia
Crawford W. Brazell House
Crawford W. Brazell House is located in the United States
Crawford W. Brazell House
Location607 Jackson St., Vidalia, Georgia
Coordinates32°12′41″N 82°24′56″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1911
ArchitectCrutchfield, Ivey P.
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.82002486[1]
Added to NRHPJune 17, 1982

The house was built by local builder/architect Ivey P. Crutchfield. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]

One way it is significant is as the only surviving (out of three) Neo-Classical houses that were built in Vidalia post-Reconstruction.[3]

References
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  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Altama Museum of Art & History". Explore Georgia, Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Site. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  3. Carolyn Brooks (February 26, 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Crawford W. Brazell House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 19, 2017. with 12 photos from 1981


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