

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
Browne-Hurst House
1912
607 South St E
This Neo-Classical Revival mansion was commissioned by local banker "Poley" Reynolds to replicate on a smaller scale another Reynolds home, "Mount Ida." In 1939 the house was adapted from neo-classical to colonial, and after "mount Ida" burned in the 1950's, wood from an outbuilding was used to build a den addition, making it the "oldest room in the house."
On map, see #
64


Johnson-Stone House
c. 1905
505 South St E
Dr. Hal Johnson commissioned Frank Lockwood to design this Neo-Classical Greek Revival style house that was constructed by Robert S. West. His window willed the house to the Episcopal Church to be sold to help build the "new" St. Peters, which stands in Talladega today. Mr. and Mrs. Stone and their families have owned the house since the 1950's. The handsome mansion displays fine architectural details and sumptuous original woodwork throughout.
On map, see #
68


Welch House
1907
405 South St E
Commissioned by Dr. Sam Welch and constructed by Robert S. West, this Frank Lockwood design featured American Vignola columns with Doric capitals. Dr. Welch directed a state-wide health program that eradicated hookworm and brought smallpox and tuberculosis under control.
On map, see #
70


Harrison-Montgomery House
c. 1895
401 South St E
Dr. Seaborn Johnson, son of the founder of Alabama Schools for the Deaf, commissioned this Victorian house, but sold it to Dr. Groce Harrison prior to occupancy. Dr. Harrison converted the house into a hospital, and it was re-converted to a home by Judge M. N. Manning, a prominent figure in Alabama history.
On map, see #
71





