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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.

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HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN
THE SILK STOCKING DISTRICT

Dryer-Wade House

c. 1890

201 Margaret St

This one-story Victorian cottage has a typical front bay.

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Franks-Parker House

c. 1890

121 Margaret St

This highly ornamental one-story house was built by "Dick" Franks, owner of a mill that supplied roof shingles for many structures during the early boom days of Birmingham.

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Barfield House

c. 1892

119 Margaret St

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Hayden-Mann House

c. 1890

117 Margaret St

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Bauerline-Miller House

c. 1890

113 Margaret St

This cottage features pyramidical roof, gabled front bay, and singled gable, all typical features of the era.

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Sullivan-Waits House

c. 1891

109 Margaret St

Built for Ms. Caro Jackson by her brother, the house has undergone considerable remodelling but many features remain intact.

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90

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Henkel-Westerhouse House

c. 1890

606 East St S

Better known as the "Corner House," this Victorian cottage has an interesting corner entrance and Eastlake motif.

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Riddle-Hurst House

c. 1920

00 East St S

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Middleton-Taylor House

c. 1887

514 East St S

This simple cottage is named for the Middleton family from Charleston, South Carolina. Note the extravagantly displayed palladian window and shingles on the front dormer.

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Cornett-Morris House

c. 1890

512 East St S

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Lane-Grant House

c. 1885

510 East St S

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Wallis House

c. 1834

508 East St S

This house, with its octagonal front bay, was constructed from the rear portion of the Warwick-Hammett house next-door.

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