1601 Alaca Place
According to Past Horizons, the Miller-Harrison-Laseter House is "circa 1847" but they go on to say it was built in the "late 1850s"
Miller-Harrison-Laseter house Alaca Tuscaloosa - Google Search
Miller-Harrison-Laseter House, 1601 Alaca Place · Tuscaloosa Area Virtual Museum
Not sure when these pictures were taken but it was when the house was falling apart but being rented. Architecture notebook 56: Miller House, at 1601 Alaca Place, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. · UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives
NPS "Druid City" application
Druid City Historic District
Resource 112. 1601 Alaca Place. Miller-Harrison-Laseter House. Circa 1850. Two story,
Maltese cross shaped, wood frame, Greek Revival-Gothic Revival residence with cross hip roof
of asphalt shingles, wide eaves, exposed rafter tails, wrap around frieze, gable dormer with
triangular vent, interior brick chimneys, weatherboard siding, second floor with 4/4 and 6/6
double hung sash windows with wood shutters, first floor Alaca Place elevation with three four
panel single leaf doors, each with transoms, the central door also features sidelights, three partial
width porticos with hip roofs, the central portico with entablature, box columns, and pilasters, the
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other two with punch and gouge work Gothic Revival arches and columns, west and east
elevations with additional partial width porches with flat roofs, friezes, scroll work brackets,
knee braces, rectangular columns, and open rail balustrade; detached garage with hip roof of
asphalt shingles, weatherboard siding, single leaf doors.(C/NRHP 1975). C
Resource 113. 1602 Alaca Place. Salley House. Circa 1924. One and one half story, brick
bungalow with cross gable roof of asphalt shingles, exposed rafters, triangular knee braces,
interior brick chimney, off center single leaf fifteen light door, 4/1 double hung sash windows,
partial width screened porch with gable roof of asphalt shingles, gable with vent and triangular
knee braces, brick closed rail balustrade, and brick columns with tile inlay (Sanborn Map
Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 114. 1604 Alaca Place. Manderson House. Circa 1924. One and one half story, brick
bungalow with cross gable roof of ceramic tiles, exposed rafters, notched beams, interior brick
chimney, gable dormer with ceramic tiles, acroterion, stucco cladding, faux half-timber work,
exposed rafters, notched beams, and two four pane casement windows, off center single leaf four
panel door with four light arcade, 4/1 double hung sash windows, wrap around porch with
engaged roof, brick closed rail balustrade, brick columns, porte cochere with gable roof of
ceramic tiles, acroterion, stucco cladding, faux half-timber work, exposed rafters, notched
beams, brick columns; detached, brick garage with gable roof of ceramic tiles, acroterion, and
double leaf fly door (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C (Photo
#14)
Resource 115. 1606 Alaca Place. Circa 1924. Two story, brick Craftsman with hip roof of
asphalt shingles, exposed rafter tails, exterior brick chimney, second floor fo;ade with 6/1 double
hung sash windows, central single leaf door, 4/1 double hung sash windows, partial width one
story porch with hip roof of asphalt shingles, exposed rafter tails, brick columns, and brick
closed rail balustrade, one story brick wing, porte cochere with hip roof of asphalt shingles,
exposed rafter tails, and posts (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924
1925). C
Resource 116. 1607 Alaca Place. Circa 1926. Two story, brick Colonial Revival with hip roof of
asphalt shingles, hip roof dormer with two vents, interior brick chimney, wrap around unadorned
cornice, second floor fac;ade with central pair of 3/1 double hung sash windows with shutters,
two flanking window bands composed of central 4/1 double hung sash and outer 3/1 double hung
sashes with shutters, first floor fac;ade with central single leaf six panel door, flanking bay
windows with central 4/1 double hung sash and outer 3/1 double hung sashes, partial width porch
with decorative iron supports, one story wing with hip roof, arcade and casement windows, and
brick columns; detached garage (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924
1925). C
Resource 117. 1608 Alaca Place. Circa 1926. Two and one half story, wood frame Craftsman
with cross gable roof of asphalt shingles, exposed rafter tails, gable dormer with exposed rafter
tails, two three pane lights, sunburst motif vent, interior brick chimney, weatherboard siding,
second floor with pairs of 6/6 double hung sash windows appointed with planters, first floor
fac;ade with single leaf four panel and three light door, pairs of 6/6 double hung sash windows
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appointed with planters, partial width porch with gable roof of asphalt shingles, exposed rafters,
sunburst motif vent, and tapered posts on brick piers, two tiered sleeping porch with gable roof
of asphalt shingles, exposed rafter tails, weatherboard siding, second floor with 6/6 double hung
sash windows, first floor with brick columns and lattice work, porte cochere with hip roof of
asphalt shingles, exposed rafter tails, and brick columns (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R.
L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 118. 1609 Alaca Place. Circa 1926. Two story, stucco clad Spanish eclectic cottage
with hip with cross gable roof of asphalt shingles, wide eaves with scalloped rafter tails, gable
dormer with triangular vent, exterior stucco clad chimney, second floor with off center twelve
light door, 6/6 double hung sash windows, and closed rail balcony, first floor with off center
twelve light door, 6/6 double hung sash windows, partial width inset porch with arcade (Sanborn
Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 119. 1610 Alaca Place. Circa 1926. Sam Wiesel House. Two story, brick and stucco
Craftsman with cross gable roof of slate, exposed rafter tails, gable with stucco cladding,
exposed beams, faux half-timber work, interior brick chimney, second floor with 6/1 double
hung sash windows, first floor with off center single leaf door, 4/1 and 6/1 double hung sash
windows, wrap around porch with hip roof of slate, curved braces, and round column, one story
wing with side gable roof of slate, French doors with flanking fixed pane lights; detached
outbuilding. C
The residence was home to Sam Wiesel, one of Tuscaloosa's leading merchants until his
death in 1938 (Tuscaloosa News 1938).
Resource 120. 1611 Alaca Place. Circa 1925. Two story, brick neo-Classical Revival residence
with hip roof of asphalt shingles, wide eaves, unadorned wrap around cornice, exterior brick
chimney, symmetric 3/3 bay facade, second floor fa9ade with central single leaf fifteen light
door, balcony with open rail balustrade, 6/6 double hung sash windows with wood shutters, first
floor fa9ade with central six panel single leaf door appointed with sidelights and transom, 6/6
double hung sash windows with wood shutters, partial width full height semi-circular portico
with two Tower of the Winds columns and two Tower of the Winds pilasters, one story enclosed
side porch with hip roof of asphalt shingles, entablature, brick columns, and 6/6 double hung
sash windows (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 121. 1613 Alaca Place. Circa 1925. Two story, wood frame Dutch Colonial Revival
with gambrel roof of asphalt shingles, end chimney with corbel work, weatherboard siding, shed
dormer with modillions and 6/6 and 8/8 double hung sash windows, first floor facade with
central six light single leaf door appointed with pedimented stoop, flanking pairs of 6/6 double
hung sash windows, one story enclosed side porch with half gable on hip roof of asphalt
shingles, columns, weatherboards, and 8/8 double hung sash windows; two story wood frame
garage apartment with hip roof of asphalt shingles, exposed rafters, weatherboard siding, second
floor with off center single leaf door, 4/4 double hung sash, staircase, and first floor with one car
bay (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
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Resource 122. 1614 Alaca Place. Circa 1925. Two story, brick Dutch Colonial Revival with
gambrel roof of asphalt shingles, end chimney with corbel work, shed dormer with 6/6 double
hung sash windows with shutters, first floor facade with central four panel and four light single
leaf door appointed with pilasters and entablature, flanking pairs of 8/8 double hung sash
windows, one story enclosed side porch with half gable on hip roof of asphalt shingles, columns,
weatherboards, and 8/8 double hung sash windows with shutters, one story wing with hip roof of
asphalt shingles, window band consisting of six pane lights with two light headers, and pilasters;
detached, two car garage with gable roof of asphalt shingles, and two overhead doors (Sanborn
Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C (Photo #9)
Resource 123. 1616 Alaca Place. Circa 1923. Two story, wood frame Colonial Revival with side
gable roof of asphalt shingles, central interior brick chimney with corbel work, shed dormer with
4/4 double hung sash windows, vinyl siding, off center single leaf door, 6/6 double hung sash
windows with shutters, full width porch with integral roof, rectangular columns and pilasters,
one story wing with hip roof of asphalt shingles, vinyl siding, and 6/6 double hung sash window
with shutters (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 124. 1617 Alaca Place. Circa 1925. Two story, brick Colonial Revival with cross gable
roof of asphalt shingles, flush end brick chimney with corbel work, second floor fa9ade with 8/8
double hung sash windows, first floor fa9ade with central two panel and six light single leaf door
with transom, pediment featuring a raking cornice with fretwork, architrave with fretwork, and
pilasters, 8/8 double hung sash windows, one story side porch with deck roof, wrought iron
balustrade, plain entablature, and Tuscan columns; detached, multi-car garage (Sanborn Map
Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 125. 1618 Alaca Place. Edward House. Circa 1923. Two story, wood frame Colonial
Revival with side gable roof of asphalt shingles, interior brick chimney with corbel work, vinyl
siding, second floor fa9ade with 6/6 double hung sash windows with shutters, first floor fa9ade
with off center single leaf six panel door, 6/6 double hung sash windows with shutters, partial
width portico with pediment, cornice returns, rectangular columns and pilasters, open rail
balustrade, two tiered enclosed sleeping porch, second tier with gable roof of asphalt shingles,
vinyl siding, nine pane windows, and first tier with 6/6 double hung sash windows with single
light header (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 126. 1619 Alaca Place. Circa 1924. Two story, stucco clad Tudor Revival with side
gable roof of asphalt shingles, north elevation (Alaca Place side) exterior chimney with three
chimney pots featuring twisted rope motif, second floor fa9ade with two 6/6 double hung sash
windows, first floor fa9ade with off center single leaf six panel door, entry vestibule with steeply
pitched gable, cartouche, and graduated arch, 6/6 double hung sash windows; detached carport
(Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 127. 1620 Alaca Place. L. P. Hodnette House. Circa 1923. Two story, stucco clad
Colonial Revival with hip roof of asphalt shingles, wide eaves, interior brick chimney, second
floor fa9ade with two 6/6 double hung sash windows with shutters, first floor fa9ade with
recessed off center single leaf door with two panels and three lights, eight pane casement
windows with shutters, partial width porch with hip roof of asphalt shingles, pairs of rectangular
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columns, one story, sun room with hexagonal roof of asphalt shingles, eight pane casement
windows, two story rear addition (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924
1925). C
Resource 128. 1621 Alaca Place. R. H. Wright House. Circa 1923. Two story, wood frame
Colonial Revival with side gable roof of asphalt shingles, brick end chimneys, shed dormer with
6/6 double hung sash windows, weatherboard siding, central single leaf door with wood screen,
flanking pairs of 6/6 double hung sash windows, full width porch with integral roof, Doric
columns (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 129. 1622 Alaca Place. Woolsey Finnel-Leigh House. Circa 1924.Two and one half
story, brick neo-Classical Revival with side gable roof of asphalt shingles, gables with lights and
cornice returns, brick exterior end chimney, symmetric 5/5 bay fac;:ade, second floor facade with
central single leaf six panel door, 6/6 double hung sash windows with shutters, first floor facade
with central single leaf six panel door with sidelights, 6/6 double hung sash windows with
shutters, two tiered partial width portico with second tier deck appointed with wrought iron open
rail balustrade, brick columns, Ionic pilasters, and brick closed rail balustrade; detached wood
frame garage (Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 130. 1623 Alaca Place. Circa 1923. Two story, brick Colonial Revival with side gable
roof of asphalt shingles, brick exterior end chimneys, shed dormer with 6/6 and 8/8 double hung
sash windows and stucco cladding, central slightly projecting entry vestibule with curved roof,
divided light single leaf door, pediment, cornice returns, semi-circular fanlight motif, and
pilasters, window bands composed of central 8/8 double hung sashes and outer 4/4 double hung
sashes, side porch with roof, and rectangular columns and pilasters (Sanborn Map Company
1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
Resource 131. 2008 12th Street. Almon Associates. 1976, 1978, 2002. Two story, Post Modem
professional building with flat composition roof, parapet, wrap around cornice, second floor
fac;:ade (12th Street elevation) with decorative squares, paired 1/1 double hung sash windows,
segmental arch divided light window, first floor fac;:ade (12th Street elevation) with decorative
squares, off center single leaf door with a transom and flanking plate glass window, twenty pane
picture window, wrap around portico with metal seam roof, and rectangular columns (Robert
Almon, personal communication, December 5, 2014). The professional office was built outside
the period of significance. NC
Resource 132. 2 Mannish Drive. F. W. Mannish House. Circa 1923. Two story, wood frame
Colonial Revival with side gable roof of asphalt shingles, interior brick chimney, aluminum
siding, second floor fac;:ade (Mannish Drive elevation) with shed dormer with 1/1 double hung
sash windows, eyelid dormer with Palladian window, 1/1 double hung sash windows with
shutters, first floor fac;:ade with off center single leaf twenty light door with sidelights, single and
triple 1/1 double hung sash windows with shutters, partial width portico with a flat roof,
scalloped end rafters, Tuscan columns, two tiered enclosed porch, second tier with side gable
roof, 1/1 double hung sash window, first tier with shed roof and 1/1 double hung sash windows
(Sanborn Map Company 1923-1967; R. L. Polk & Co. 1924-1925). C
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Resource 133. 4 Monnish Drive. A. A. Evans-John Burnum House. Circa 1936. One and one
half story, brick and wood frame Colonial Revival, main block with side gable roof of slate,
interior brick chimney, three gable dormers with three pane double leaf casement windows,
weatherboards, brick dogtooth cornice, three 6/6 double hung sash windows with wrought iron S
curve stays, setback one and one half story entrance wing of wood frame construction, side gable
roof of slate, interior brick chimney, gable dormer with three pane double leaf casement window,
first floor fac;ade with central single leaf six panel door, 6/6 double hung sash windows, portico
with engaged roof and arcade with rectangular wood columns, setback wing with side gable roof
of slate, weatherboard siding, 6/6 double hung sash windows with wrought iron S curve stays;
attached garage with side gable roof of slate and weatherboard siding (Celeste Burnum, personal
communication, February 13, 2014). C
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