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The Alabama Historical Commission and Alabama Preservation Alliance named the Hassinger residence to its 2003 "Places in Peril" list, due to the ever-increasing threat of commercial redevelopment. In July 2007 the residence was appraised by the [[Jefferson County Board of Equalization and Adjustments]] at $459,300. | The Alabama Historical Commission and Alabama Preservation Alliance named the Hassinger residence to its 2003 "Places in Peril" list, due to the ever-increasing threat of commercial redevelopment. In July 2007 the residence was appraised by the [[Jefferson County Board of Equalization and Adjustments]] at $459,300. | ||
In [[2010]] the house was acquired by [[Sheila Chaffin|Sheila]] and [[Ira Chaffin]], owners of the [[Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast]]. They plan to renovate the property as another B&B, opening as soon as May [[2011]]. | |||
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* Coumanis, Keri (Fall 2003) "Alabama's Endangered Historic Landmarks for 2003." ''Alabama Heritage'' | * Coumanis, Keri (Fall 2003) "Alabama's Endangered Historic Landmarks for 2003." ''Alabama Heritage'' | ||
* Coman, Victoria L. and Jeff Hansen (September 24, 2006) "Five Points paying price of success." ''Birmingham News''. | * Coman, Victoria L. and Jeff Hansen (September 24, 2006) "Five Points paying price of success." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Erdreich, Jeremy (December 15, 2010) "[http://constructbirmingham.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/five-points-reviving/ Five Points Reviving]." Bhamarchitect's Blog | |||
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Revision as of 12:50, 15 December 2010
- This article is about the Highland Avenue residence, for the home on Carlisle Road, see Hassinger Castle.
The William Hassinger residence, a Victorian / Queen Anne house located at 2028 Highland Avenue near 20th Street South, was constructed in 1898 for William H. Hassinger. The house, designed by Thomas Walter III, is of light-colored brick with prominent turrets and dormers punctuating its slate roof. A wrap-around verandah terminates at a molded gable over the front steps, which lead to an iron gate facing Highland Avenue.
For a long time, the house was used as an office for Daniel's Optician, and it remained the residence of Venoa Daniels until her death in 2010.
The Alabama Historical Commission and Alabama Preservation Alliance named the Hassinger residence to its 2003 "Places in Peril" list, due to the ever-increasing threat of commercial redevelopment. In July 2007 the residence was appraised by the Jefferson County Board of Equalization and Adjustments at $459,300.
In 2010 the house was acquired by Sheila and Ira Chaffin, owners of the Cobb Lane Bed and Breakfast. They plan to renovate the property as another B&B, opening as soon as May 2011.
References
- Coumanis, Keri (Fall 2003) "Alabama's Endangered Historic Landmarks for 2003." Alabama Heritage
- Coman, Victoria L. and Jeff Hansen (September 24, 2006) "Five Points paying price of success." Birmingham News
- Erdreich, Jeremy (December 15, 2010) "Five Points Reviving." Bhamarchitect's Blog