This Queen Anne style house was constructed between 1895 and 1896 by James Nunnelee, editor and publisher of the “Selma Morning Times.” Mr. Nunnelee deeded the property to his wife in 1896. Features of the house include a hip roof of pressed metal shingles, turreted wraparound porch with turned columns and a front gable portico with spindlework. This house is a contributing property to Selma’s “Old Town Historic District” that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is located at 322 Union Street in Selma (GPS coordinates 32.408456, -87.027161).
This is a private residence – drive by only.
Sources: 1) Selma’s Architecture and History Tour (A Self-Guided Driving Tour); 2) NRHP “Old Town Historic District” Registration Form.
12/9/14
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