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The City of Clay purchased the farm, including the house and barn, in 2003 for $750,000 and developed plans to construct an athletic complex and nature park on the site. | The City of Clay purchased the farm, including the house and barn, in 2003 for $750,000 and developed plans to construct an athletic complex and nature park on the site. | ||
The city rejected several proposals to preserve the structures, including one from the [[Clay Legacy Association]], led by [[Pam Trylor]], out of concern for their dilapidated condition and the safety of children at the park. The Alabama Historical Commission indicated that the homestead may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and included it on its 2005 "Places in Peril" list. | The city rejected several proposals to preserve the structures, including one from the [[Clay Legacy Association]], led by [[Pam Trylor]], out of concern for their dilapidated condition and the safety of children at the park. The Alabama Historical Commission indicated that the homestead may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and included it on its 2005 "Places in Peril" list. | ||
Resident [[Richard Aldridge]] mounted a last-ditch campaign in May, aiming to save the house only, but the money he raised was pledged for preservation of both buildings, as an ensemble emblematic of the town's rural heritage. | Resident [[Richard Aldridge]] mounted a last-ditch campaign in May, [[2006]] aiming to save the house only, but the money he raised was pledged for preservation of both buildings, as an ensemble emblematic of the town's rural heritage. | ||
Meanwhile, the barn was sold to [[Tim Head]] for $485. Head supported Aldridge's efforts to preserve the structure, offering to sell it back to the city and help with the work, but the city did not agree that preserving the barn was feasible. Head began taking it apart on July 8, [[2006]]. He plans to use the lumber in a new barn he is building on his land in [[Blount County]]. | Meanwhile, the barn was sold to [[Tim Head]] for $485. Head supported Aldridge's efforts to preserve the structure, offering to sell it back to the city and help with the work, but the city did not agree that preserving the barn was feasible. Head began taking it apart on July 8, [[2006]]. He plans to use the lumber in a new barn he is building on his land in [[Blount County]]. | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 28 September 2006
The Jayfe Ware residence is a Queen Anne-style farmhouse, built by Jayfe Ware around 1905 on his 100-acre farm in eastern Jefferson County. The house is located on Old Springville Road in Clay. The large barn, near the house, was a triple-level structure clad in unpainted boards.
The City of Clay purchased the farm, including the house and barn, in 2003 for $750,000 and developed plans to construct an athletic complex and nature park on the site.
The city rejected several proposals to preserve the structures, including one from the Clay Legacy Association, led by Pam Trylor, out of concern for their dilapidated condition and the safety of children at the park. The Alabama Historical Commission indicated that the homestead may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and included it on its 2005 "Places in Peril" list.
Resident Richard Aldridge mounted a last-ditch campaign in May, 2006 aiming to save the house only, but the money he raised was pledged for preservation of both buildings, as an ensemble emblematic of the town's rural heritage.
Meanwhile, the barn was sold to Tim Head for $485. Head supported Aldridge's efforts to preserve the structure, offering to sell it back to the city and help with the work, but the city did not agree that preserving the barn was feasible. Head began taking it apart on July 8, 2006. He plans to use the lumber in a new barn he is building on his land in Blount County.
After passing on Aldridge's plan in May, the farmhouse was listed on the government property auction website govdeals.com. The listing was removed in late July when the Council agreed to give resident Sheryl Spivey 60 days to raise money and prepare a restoration plan for the house.
References
- Tidmore, Tina (July 17, 2006) "A fourth plan for house will be allowed." Clay News Forum.
- Martin, Wayne (July 9, 2006) "Clay barn going down, house bids coming in." Birmingham News.
- Debro, Anita (June 24, 2006) "Clay rejects plan to spare historical house." Birmingham News.
- Debro, Anita (May 29, 2006) "Clay man seeks funds to rescue historic site." Birmingham News.
- Gregory, Melanie Betz and Ellen Mertins (Fall 2005) "Places in Peril: Alabama's Endangered Historic Landmarks for 2005." Alabama Heritage.