SILK STOCKING DISTRICT
The Silk Stocking District is 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, American Craftsman, and other late Victorian types. The district covers 113 acres (46 ha) and contained 120 contributing properties when first listed. They are worthy of preservation for the significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.
HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN
THE SILK STOCKING DISTRICT
Jemison Carnegie Heritage Hall
c. 1906
202 South St E
Designed by Frank Lockwood and constructed by Robert S. West, this building was originally the Talladega Public Library. The library was one of the "Carnegie libraries" made possible through an Andrew Carnegie nation-wide program supporting public education. A Carnegie gift of $12,500 was matched with a $1,000 donation contributed by Ms. Grace Jemison to cover the construction cost of $13,500. Heritage Hall is now a museum hosting a variety of arts and humanities activities.
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