Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Sannoner Historic District Medical Arts Building
Inscription.
Built in 1826 in the Spanish Revival architectural style, this is the first structure in Florence erected with a steel skeleton supporting the floors, walls and roof. The framework is strong enough to support two more stories than were actually built.
This building was individually listed in The National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Erected by Florence Historical Board Florence, Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 34° 48.202′ N, 87° 40.687′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is on North Main Street north of East Tuscaloosa Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 North Court Street, Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel Pickett Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Sannoner Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Episcopal Church 1894 (about 300 feet away); First United Methodist Church
(about 400 feet away); Regions Bank (about 500 feet away); Simpson House~Irvine Place~Coby Hall (about 600 feet away); Seminary - O'Neal Historic District (about 700 feet away); Edward A. O'Neal Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 981 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.