National Register of Historic Places

Small House

Macon, Bibb County, Georgia
Listed
May 26, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000266

About this property

The Small House in Macon, Georgia, also known as Ralph Small House, Napier-Small House, or McMullan-Napier-Small House, is a "distinguished" example of high-style Greek Revival architecture that was built in 1846 by Skelton Napier. Among Greek Revival works, it has two extraordinary features. One is that the Doric columns of its portico are in antis, i.e. set in between square columns (antae), at the two front corners. There is no known precedent in original Greece or in the Greek Revival style, for columns used in antis for a "pro-style temple type portico". The four fluted Doric columns and the antae support the entablature of the portico. The second is that it has a low wooden parapet with carved acroteria above the entablature, serving as a gallery or corona, that is exceptionally well executed. This ornamentation is "a satisfying response to the theme set by the laurel wreaths of the frieze and at the same time a kind of counter-point to the baldness of the antae which terminate the colonade." It was built facing Vineville Avenue and was approached along a long driveway lined with cedar trees. However, when the area was broken up into smaller lots it was moved and turned and no longer has a spacious and stately setting. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Location

156 Rogers Ave.
Macon, Bibb County, Georgia
32.84749, -83.65578

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Wilson's Raid — Macon, Georgia
1865Civil War
1.4 mi
Wilson's Raid — Macon (April 1865)
1865Civil War
1.4 mi

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When was Small House listed on the National Register?

Small House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Small House?

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

What is the period of significance for Small House?

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

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