Oak Place is on the National Historic Register and “unique for the period with its split-level style, English basements, sliding pocket doors and other unusual architectural features,” its historic marker says.
Oak Place, one of Huntsville’s most historic antebellum mansions, will remain intact and become an “event center” for weddings and gatherings, the buyer’s building contractor confirms.
George Steele, early Huntsville’s best-known architect, designed and built Oak Place in 1840 as his “country residence,” according to its state historic marker. The Baptist church owned the building and land since 1960 but hasn’t used the home for church classes or events for several years. Church members were removing church property this week.
Growing Huntsville has numerous venues for weddings and other celebrations but not as many in or near downtown, Stamps said. Oak Place will be a good addition to what is available, she said.
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