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'''J. W. McClain''' (born in Indiana) was an architect with offices in the [[Watts Building (1888)|Watts Building]] and, later, at 213 1/2 [[20th Street North]].
'''J. W. McClain''' (born in Indiana) was an architect.


McClain was educated in his home state and practiced as both architect and builder, specializing in houses and churces. In [[1886]] he was active in Terre Haute, Indiana. His marriage in January [[1887]] allowed him an exemption, helping him negotiate with creditors.
McClain was educated in his home state and practiced as both architect and builder, specializing in houses and churches. In [[1886]] he was active in Terre Haute, Indiana. His marriage on [[January 7]], [[1887]] to Mrs L. E. Smith allowed him a legal exemption of $600, helping him to negotiate an assignment with his creditors.


He opened his Birmingham practice in March [[1888]]. In [[1905]] he advertised packaged plans by mail order for cottages that could be built for between $1,600 and $2,500. Two years later he published a book of ''Southern Homes'', also advertised by mail order.
He opened his Birmingham practice in March [[1888]]. He became a member of the [[American Institute of Architects]] Southern Chapter at their meeting in Birmingham on [[January 10]], [[1893]]. In [[1905]] he advertised packaged plans by mail order for cottages that could be built for between $1,600 and $2,500. Two years later he published a book of ''Southern Homes'', also advertised by mail order.
 
McClain kept offices in the [[Watts Building (1888)|Watts Building]], later at 213½[[20th Street North]] and 1505 [[11th Avenue South]].


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* [[Davis Infirmary]], 1894
* [[Davis Infirmary]], 1894
* [[H. G. Smith building]], 1899
* [[H. G. Smith building]], 1899
* [[W. A. Orman building]], [[Russellville]], 1899
* [[Mrs E. Goode residence]], [[Bessemer]], 1907
* [[Mrs E. Goode residence]], [[Bessemer]], 1907
* [[H. L. Castleman residence]], [[Sylacauga]], 1907
* [[H. L. Castleman residence]], [[Sylacauga]], 1907
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Latest revision as of 12:57, 9 March 2019

J. W. McClain (born in Indiana) was an architect.

McClain was educated in his home state and practiced as both architect and builder, specializing in houses and churches. In 1886 he was active in Terre Haute, Indiana. His marriage on January 7, 1887 to Mrs L. E. Smith allowed him a legal exemption of $600, helping him to negotiate an assignment with his creditors.

He opened his Birmingham practice in March 1888. He became a member of the American Institute of Architects Southern Chapter at their meeting in Birmingham on January 10, 1893. In 1905 he advertised packaged plans by mail order for cottages that could be built for between $1,600 and $2,500. Two years later he published a book of Southern Homes, also advertised by mail order.

McClain kept offices in the Watts Building, later at 213½20th Street North and 1505 11th Avenue South.

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