Donnelly House and Gardens (Birmingham, Alabama)

Donnelly House and Gardens
Location of Donnelly House and Gardens in Alabama
Location:	Birmingham, Alabama
Coordinates:	33°30′23″N 86°46′58″W / 33.50625°N 86.78289°W / 33.50625; -86.78289Coordinates: 33°30′23″N 86°46′58″W / 33.50625°N 86.78289°W / 33.50625; -86.78289
Founded:	1905
Architectural style(s):	Classical Revival
Alabama Landmark
Official name: Donnelly House
Designated:	May 20, 1975[1]

The historic Donnelly House, an example of Neo-classical architecture, was built in 1905 as the residence of James W. Donnelly. Mr. Donnelly was an industrialist, manufacturer, real-estate developer, philanthropist, and civic leader. After retiring from Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, he moved south to Birmingham where this magnificent Georgian-colonial mansion had been constructed, featuring over 12,000 square feet (1,100 m²) of living space and spectacular white marble floors.

While the Donnelly House has served primarily as a private residence, it was also the home of the Birmingham Civic Ballet^[2] during the 1950s. Ultimately, the home was opened as a venue for weddings, business meetings and other activities.

The home was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on May 20, 1975.^[1] It is also a contributing property to the Highland Avenue Historic District, a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.^[3]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, Alabama

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage". Alabama Historical Commission. August 2007. http://www.preserveala.org/pdfs/arprop.pdf. Retrieved 5 July 2009. ^{[dead link]}
2. ^ Alabama Ballet, formerly Birmingham Civic Ballet
3. ^ National Register of Historic Places, searchable database

External links

• Historic Donnelly House website