MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ARCHIVES & MUSEUM

COLUMBUS, MS

House of Benjamin (1903), Columbus, Mississippi 1 [This set contains 5 images] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. The House of Benjamin at 602 2nd Street South in Columbus, Mississippi (Lowndes County) is hardly a spectacular residence, but it has some beautiful features. The 1 1/2 story frame home has a formidable roof with many gables with gable returns. A front dormer and side dormer interrupt (and enhance) the massing of the roof--both are barely visible in the photograph of the home. The symmetry of the front facade shows a gable unit on either side of the flat-roofed portico with a 4/1 window in each gable and a triple windows at street-level also on each side of the porch. The row of 3 windows has a decorative design in the upper portion probably of leaded glass in a mix of Cathedral and Diamond patterns: there surely is a proper name for this design. The portico is small with a flat roof supported by ornamental turned columns and an attractive open-work railing at the sides of the steps and extending the short distance to the entry. The entry itself is a single-leaf paneled wooden door with an acorn pediment above. Decorative lamps flank the entrance on each side. The name House of Benjamin is on a sign in front of the home. In the sign photo can be seen the Greek Revival residence of Riverview (1847-1851), a near neighbor to this gable-prominent structure. The House of Benjamin is included in the South Columbus Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 8, 1982 with reference number 82003104. The NRHP nomination form is located at <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text</a> This Mississippi city is a treasure trove of architectural beauties. However, my photos in Columbus are barely adequate as I was under a time constraint, eager to continue my road trip to El Paso and see a new granddaughter. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
House of Benjamin (1903), Columbus, Mississippi 1 Credit: David Hoffman '41

The Mississippi University for Women Archives & Museum is located in Columbus, MS, and is dedicated to preserving the history of the university and the role it has played in the education of women. The museum contains a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and other materials related to the university's history, as well as the history of women's education in Mississippi and the South.

The archives contain a wide range of materials, including historical documents, photographs, manuscripts, and other primary sources that document the university's history. The museum's exhibits showcase the history of the university, including its founding in 1884 as the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College for Women, its evolution into a comprehensive university, and its role in shaping the history of women's education in the United States.

The museum also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and tours. Visitors can explore the museum's extensive collections, learn about the university's history, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of women's education in Mississippi and beyond. Overall, the Mississippi University for Women Archives & Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's education in the United States.

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ARCHIVES & MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in COLUMBUS MS. US MID #8402800250

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

House of Benjamin (1903), Columbus, Mississippi 1 [This set contains 5 images] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. The House of Benjamin at 602 2nd Street South in Columbus, Mississippi (Lowndes County) is hardly a spectacular residence, but it has some beautiful features. The 1 1/2 story frame home has a formidable roof with many gables with gable returns. A front dormer and side dormer interrupt (and enhance) the massing of the roof--both are barely visible in the photograph of the home. The symmetry of the front facade shows a gable unit on either side of the flat-roofed portico with a 4/1 window in each gable and a triple windows at street-level also on each side of the porch. The row of 3 windows has a decorative design in the upper portion probably of leaded glass in a mix of Cathedral and Diamond patterns: there surely is a proper name for this design. The portico is small with a flat roof supported by ornamental turned columns and an attractive open-work railing at the sides of the steps and extending the short distance to the entry. The entry itself is a single-leaf paneled wooden door with an acorn pediment above. Decorative lamps flank the entrance on each side. The name House of Benjamin is on a sign in front of the home. In the sign photo can be seen the Greek Revival residence of Riverview (1847-1851), a near neighbor to this gable-prominent structure. The House of Benjamin is included in the South Columbus Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 8, 1982 with reference number 82003104. The NRHP nomination form is located at <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text</a> This Mississippi city is a treasure trove of architectural beauties. However, my photos in Columbus are barely adequate as I was under a time constraint, eager to continue my road trip to El Paso and see a new granddaughter. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
House of Benjamin (1903), Columbus, Mississippi 2 [This set contains 5 images] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. The House of Benjamin at 602 2nd Street South in Columbus, Mississippi (Lowndes County) is hardly a spectacular residence, but it has some beautiful features. The 1 1/2 story frame home has a formidable roof with many gables with gable returns. A front dormer and side dormer interrupt (and enhance) the massing of the roof--both are barely visible in the photograph of the home. The symmetry of the front facade shows a gable unit on either side of the flat-roofed portico with a 4/1 window in each gable and a triple windows at street-level also on each side of the porch. The row of 3 windows has a decorative design in the upper portion probably of leaded glass in a mix of Cathedral and Diamond patterns: there surely is a proper name for this design. The portico is small with a flat roof supported by ornamental turned columns and an attractive open-work railing at the sides of the steps and extending the short distance to the entry. The entry itself is a single-leaf paneled wooden door with an acorn pediment above. Decorative lamps flank the entrance on each side. The name House of Benjamin is on a sign in front of the home. In the sign photo can be seen the Greek Revival residence of Riverview (1847-1851), a near neighbor to this gable-prominent structure. The House of Benjamin is included in the South Columbus Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 8, 1982 with reference number 82003104. The NRHP nomination form is located at <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text</a> This Mississippi city is a treasure trove of architectural beauties. However, my photos in Columbus are barely adequate as I was under a time constraint, eager to continue my road trip to El Paso and see a new granddaughter. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
House of Benjamin (1903), Columbus, Mississippi 3 [This set contains 5 images] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. The House of Benjamin at 602 2nd Street South in Columbus, Mississippi (Lowndes County) is hardly a spectacular residence, but it has some beautiful features. The 1 1/2 story frame home has a formidable roof with many gables with gable returns. A front dormer and side dormer interrupt (and enhance) the massing of the roof--both are barely visible in the photograph of the home. The symmetry of the front facade shows a gable unit on either side of the flat-roofed portico with a 4/1 window in each gable and a triple windows at street-level also on each side of the porch. The row of 3 windows has a decorative design in the upper portion probably of leaded glass in a mix of Cathedral and Diamond patterns: there surely is a proper name for this design. The portico is small with a flat roof supported by ornamental turned columns and an attractive open-work railing at the sides of the steps and extending the short distance to the entry. The entry itself is a single-leaf paneled wooden door with an acorn pediment above. Decorative lamps flank the entrance on each side. The name House of Benjamin is on a sign in front of the home. In the sign photo can be seen the Greek Revival residence of Riverview (1847-1851), a near neighbor to this gable-prominent structure. The House of Benjamin is included in the South Columbus Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 8, 1982 with reference number 82003104. The NRHP nomination form is located at <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text</a> This Mississippi city is a treasure trove of architectural beauties. However, my photos in Columbus are barely adequate as I was under a time constraint, eager to continue my road trip to El Paso and see a new granddaughter. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
House of Benjamin (1903), Columbus, Mississippi 4 [This set contains 5 images] This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. The House of Benjamin at 602 2nd Street South in Columbus, Mississippi (Lowndes County) is hardly a spectacular residence, but it has some beautiful features. The 1 1/2 story frame home has a formidable roof with many gables with gable returns. A front dormer and side dormer interrupt (and enhance) the massing of the roof--both are barely visible in the photograph of the home. The symmetry of the front facade shows a gable unit on either side of the flat-roofed portico with a 4/1 window in each gable and a triple windows at street-level also on each side of the porch. The row of 3 windows has a decorative design in the upper portion probably of leaded glass in a mix of Cathedral and Diamond patterns: there surely is a proper name for this design. The portico is small with a flat roof supported by ornamental turned columns and an attractive open-work railing at the sides of the steps and extending the short distance to the entry. The entry itself is a single-leaf paneled wooden door with an acorn pediment above. Decorative lamps flank the entrance on each side. The name House of Benjamin is on a sign in front of the home. In the sign photo can be seen the Greek Revival residence of Riverview (1847-1851), a near neighbor to this gable-prominent structure. The House of Benjamin is included in the South Columbus Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 8, 1982 with reference number 82003104. The NRHP nomination form is located at <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text</a> This Mississippi city is a treasure trove of architectural beauties. However, my photos in Columbus are barely adequate as I was under a time constraint, eager to continue my road trip to El Paso and see a new granddaughter. <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License</a>
Planetary Alignment - Anotated South of Starkville, MS
Planetary Alignment South of Starkville, MS
Columbus, Mississippi 1949 Kodak Tourist camera with a hard-coated Tessar Anastigmat Special lens and shutter from a 1947 Kodak Monitor. Kodak Ektar 100 film, developed in a liquid Arista brand C41 kit. Scanned on an Epson V550 using the standard negative carrier and a slab of anti-newton ring glass on top to hold the negative flat.
Lehmquen (1838), Columbus, Mississippi 1 This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. [2 photos--one of the front and one of the entrance] Lehmquen (1838) is a one-and-a-half-story Greek Revival frame home in an area of residential beauties in Columbus, Mississippi. The front facade is very symmetrical with end gable roofing. The central feature of the roof is an eyelid dormer with sunburst motif window. On either side is a gabled dormer with double windows, each with 16 small panes. The fist level has two 6/6 windows (with shutters) flanking the entrance, which consists of a single leaf wooden door. Above this entrance is a horizontal transom of 11 rectangular panes; the sidelights consist of 4 panes with a vertical orientation. Flanking each of the sidelights are fluted Doric pilasters. Framing the entire entry are simulated Doric columns, also with the fluting feature. The porch spans the width of the house with the roof supported by 6 symmetrically placed fluted Doric columns. The porch banister has rectangular railings. An iron fence with brick piers spans the front of the property. The appearance of the house has been compared with New Orleans Creole cottage architecture--and there are some similarities. Lehmquen is included in the South Columbus Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places June 8, 1982 with ID number 82003104. The nomination form (in pdf format) for the district can be found at <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/82003104_text</a> A beautiful photo of the house: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/greyk200d/31911300537/">www.flickr.com/photos/greyk200d/31911300537/</a> For some of the background to the home see <a href="https://misspreservation.com/2016/03/29/1940-inaugural-columbus-pilgrimage-tour-of-homes/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">misspreservation.com/2016/03/29/1940-inaugural-columbus-p...</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License
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Columbus Mississippi - Broadway Street - Historic District - Lowndes County, MS Lowndes County comprises the Columbus, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area. Since the late 20th century, it has been designated as one of three counties in the Golden Triangle region of the state. With our rich historical heritage, Columbus is the perfect destination for anyone who appreciates classic Southern architecture, food and hospitality 278
Rosedale (c 1856), Columbus, Mississippi This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work. This beautiful Italianate home from 1855 or 1856 is in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi. It is Rosedale. It was built by W. W. Topp and is located in an 11 plus acre meadow and landscaped yard. It's believed the house was built according to plans by Samuel Sloane (1815-1884), Rosedale closely resembling a design for an Italian Villa in Book 1 of Sloane's 1852 book “The Model Architect". There's no direct proof that this is one of his designs, however. The front facade of Rosedale is totally symmetrical. The home is two-stories high with a 3-story square tower rising from the center of five bays. Construction is stucco over brick with walls 18-inches thick. The exterior stucco has been scored or grooved to give the appearance of quarry stone (the grooves are not visible in the photo). There are two pairs of internal chimneys with chamfered corners and corbeled caps which project from a very low hip pyramidal roof. The tower roof is also pyramidal with brackets in the cornice. The top story of the tower is accented by a belt course of stucco below a pair of round-arched windows in a round-arch opening. An ornamental circle tops the window opening. On either side of the tower on the second level are two six-over-six round arched windows. Below the eaves of the roof are six elliptical ventilation grills of cast iron. The center balcony has a canopy over the double doors and a decorated cast iron balustrade. The ground level also has pairs of six-over-six double hung round arched windows flanking the front entrance (not visible in the photo for the first level). The porch extends the full length of the facade and has a canopy roof supported by colonnettes with elaborate foliated brackets. Ornamental millwork characterizes the balustrade. The entry is a single-leaf wooden door with two vertical windows in the top portion and panels below. Sidelights are on either side of the door. The entry surround continues the round arch pattern, the arch rising from paneled pilasters (not visible) and culminating in a keystone (not visible) above the large arched fanlight. Information on Sloane can be found at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Sloan_" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Sloan_</a>(architect) The Model Architect, both volumes, is available at <a href="https://archive.org/details/modelarchitectse01sloa" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archive.org/details/modelarchitectse01sloa</a> <a href="https://archive.org/details/modelarchitectse02sloa" rel="noreferrer nofollow">archive.org/details/modelarchitectse02sloa</a> Rosedale has an individual listing on the National Register of Historic Places, added June 24, 1994 with ID #94000642. Many details of exterior and interior features are included in the pdf file of the National Register nomination form: <a href="https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/28636ff6-0daf-4cc7-8cc2-d3a5107b8fc8" rel="noreferrer nofollow">npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/28636ff6-0daf-4cc7-8cc2-d3a510...</a> A few interior views are at <a href="https://volzassociates.com/projects/rosedale/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">volzassociates.com/projects/rosedale/</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow"></a>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License
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MID # 8402800250
Name MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
Alternate Name MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 646000826
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201204
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LAT/LONG 33.494967, -88.42047
CODES FIPS State Code: 28
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 000700
US Census Block: 1057