Second Empire House, Circa 1845, Macon

This house, built circa 1845, has evolved over the years. Looking it the central section of the house, it appears to have originated as an Italianate or Greek Revival townhouse. It’s decidedly Second Empire in its present form [or, at least, Second Empire adjacent], and that style wasn’t in vogue in America until around 1860. My guess is that the mansard roof was added sometime after the Civil War and the brick veneer came even later. I haven’t been able to find the house in any of my books on Macon architecture, but I’m still looking.

Macon Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

2 thoughts on “Second Empire House, Circa 1845, Macon

  1. Raleighwood Rob's avatarRaleighwood Rob

    It’s a lovely house and I agree with the appearance of a mix of styles… but it’s not my cup of tea.

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