GAINESWOOD

DEMOPOLIS, AL

Gaineswood is a historic house located in Demopolis, Alabama. The house was built between 1843 and 1861 by General Nathan Bryan Whitfield, a wealthy planter and the founder of the town of Demopolis. It is one of the most significant examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States.

Gaineswood is a two-story house built in the shape of a Greek cross, with a centrally located square hall surrounded by four rooms on each side. It is constructed of brick, limestone, and stucco and has a low-pitched hipped roof. The exterior features a wide two-story portico with ten Doric columns, which is supported by brick piers and limestone steps. The interior of the house is decorated with ornate plaster work, marble fireplaces, and hand-painted wallpapers.

Gaineswood was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It is now owned and operated by the Alabama Historical Commission and serves as a museum, offering tours and educational programs. It is open to the public and provides a glimpse into the past of Demopolis and the life of its founder, General Whitfield.

GAINESWOOD is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DEMOPOLIS AL. US MID #8400100054

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).

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GAINESWOOD
805 S CEDAR AVE.
DEMOPOLIS
AL
36732

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