Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
1030 Gurnee Avenue
c. 1925
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023
1. 1030 Gurnee Avenue Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 33° 39.497′ N, 85° 49.889′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Gurnee Avenue and West 11th Street, on the right when traveling south on Gurnee Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1030 Gurnee Ave, Anniston AL 36201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1031 Gurnee Avenue (a few steps from this marker); Greyhound Bus Station Protest, May 14, 1961 (within shouting distance of this marker); 50 Years Later (within shouting distance of this marker); The Photograph (within shouting distance of this marker); Triumph (within shouting distance of this marker); Rescue / Escape (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burning Bus (within shouting distance of this marker); The Murder of Willie Brewster (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anniston.
Regarding 1030 Gurnee Avenue. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the
this page online
1026-1030 Gurnee Avenue, 1918-1925 / Downing's One story brick commercial style building in four units, separated by brick piers. The bay nearest the corner was constructed first, in 1918 on the site of a wagon yard. All units have a central doorway, storefront windows at each side, and transoms over all. All units have a common interior.
Also see . . . Downtown Anniston Historic District. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district, which was listed in 1991. (National Park Service) (Submitted on March 2, 2023.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023
2. 1030 Gurnee Avenue Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
