Gaineswood was built (and then added on to) from 1843 to 1861. It is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Alabama, although elements were also borrowed from other styles of architecture.
Gaineswood is now owned by the Alabama Historical Commission and is open for tours. For directions, hours, and costs, visit the Gaineswood Antebellum House Museum.
Black-and-white copy of a painting of Gaineswood (circa 1860) from the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Historic American Buildings Survey, call number HABS, VA,42-BOSTS.V,1-
Photographs of Gaineswood (circa 1910) from the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Historic American Buildings Survey, call number HABS, VA,42-BOSTS.V,1-
Photographs of Gaineswood (circa 1934-1936) from the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Historic American Buildings Survey, call number HABS, VA,42-BOSTS.V,1-
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Notes: the picture of Gaineswood is from the Library of Congress Historic American Buildings Survey (photograph edited by Sarah E. Mitchell). Some information provided by Matt Hartzell.
Copyright © 2008 Sarah E. Mitchell
