National Register of Historic Places

Brunell House

Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Alabama
Listed
August 21, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95001019

About this property

The Brunell House at 12113 Jessamine St. in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, United States, is a house that was built in 1910. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It is a vernacular cottage with elements of Classical Revival style, including Tuscan columns. It was built probably as a rental cottage for Mr. Brunell. Another NRHP-listed property in Magnolia Springs is also sometimes known as "Brunell House". This is the Governor's Club, a resort hotel which stands on property assembled by Chicago businessman Frank Brunell during 1901 to 1908. Brunell House is a contributing building in the Magnolia Springs Historic District, which was listed on the National Register in 2012. Media related to Brunell House at Wikimedia Commons

Location

12113 Jessamine St.
Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Alabama
30.40070, -87.77668

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Sunnyside Hotel
Industrial
0.1 mi
Magnolia Springs Historic District
Listed
0.3 mi
Governor's Club
Civil War
0.3 mi
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.3 mi
Moore Store
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

CSS Selma, Morgan, and Gaines — Mobile Bay Supporting Actions
1864Civil War
13.7 mi

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When was Brunell House listed on the National Register?

Brunell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Brunell House?

Brunell House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brunell House?

The period of significance for Brunell House is recorded as the industrial era.

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