Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Ordeman House Museum
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014
1. Ordeman House Museum Marker
Inscription.
Ordeman House Museum. . Built on this site by architect Charles Ordeman in 1852-1853, this upscale townhouse exemplifies the newly fashionable Italianate style, with its bracketed overhanging roof cornice and asymmetric door placement. A showcase for modern design in its day, the house includes a fully furnished basement, a well deep enough for mild refrigeration, closets, and possibly the first indoor bathroom in Montgomery., The house became home to cotton planters, doctors, and merchants, including the Mitchell, Jones, and Shaw families.
Built on this site by architect Charles Ordeman in 1852-1853, this upscale townhouse exemplifies the newly fashionable Italianate style, with its bracketed overhanging roof cornice and asymmetric door placement. A showcase for modern design in its day, the house includes a fully furnished basement, a well deep enough for mild refrigeration, closets, and possibly the first indoor bathroom in Montgomery.
The house became home to cotton planters, doctors, and merchants, including the Mitchell, Jones, and Shaw families.
Erected by the Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 22.856′ N, 86° 18.226′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of North Hull Street and East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Hull Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 North Hull Street, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lucas Tavern / Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucas Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); William Lowndes Yancey (within shouting distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
