Gerald–Dowdell House, Montgomery

Name: Gerald–Dowdell House
Address: Montgomery, United States

#51 among attractions in Montgomery

Neo-renaissance architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Gerald–Dowdell House, in Montgomery, Alabama, was built c.1854. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 32°22'25"N, 86°18'12"W

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Downtown Montgomery (Centennial Hill)Montgomery United States

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Gerald–Dowdell House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, Confederate Memorial Monument, Civil Rights Memorial.

~1760 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery
9 min walk • The Alabama State Capitol, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the First Confederate Capitol, is the state capitol building for Alabama.
0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium, Montgomery
19 min walk • Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium is the home of the Montgomery Biscuits of the Double-A South. The minor league baseball ballpark opened in Montgomery, Alabama in 2004. Located in downtown Montgomery, the stadium can host up to 7,000 people a night. Riverwalk Stadium is a converted century-old train shed.
~1940 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Confederate Memorial Monument, Montgomery
10 min walk • The Confederate Memorial Monument is a monument installed outside the Alabama State Capitol.
~980 ftN
Museum, Monuments and statues, Memorial
Civil Rights Memorial, Montgomery
5 min walk • The Civil Rights Memorial is an American memorial in Montgomery, Alabama created by Maya Lin. The names of 41 people are inscribed on the granite fountain as martyrs who were killed in the civil rights movement.
~1170 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Library
Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery
6 min walk • The Alabama Department of Archives and History is the official repository of archival records for the U.S. state of Alabama. Under the direction of Thomas M. Owen its founder, the agency received state funding by an act of the Alabama Legislature on February 27, 1901.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Rosa Parks Library and Museum, Montgomery
13 min walk • The Rosa Parks Museum is located on the Troy University at Montgomery satellite campus, in Montgomery, Alabama. It has information, exhibits, and some artifacts from the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott.
~1520 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery
8 min walk • Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Montgomery, Alabama, United States, affiliated with the Progressive National Baptist Convention. The church was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1974 because of its importance in the civil rights movement and American history.
0.4 miNW
Fountain, Memorial, Sculpture
Court Square Fountain, Montgomery
12 min walk • The Court Square Fountain, in the Court Square-Dexter Avenue Historic District of Montgomery, Alabama, was established in 1885 on top of an artesian well, which native Alabamians used long before the area was settled. The fountain contains statues based on Greek mythology.
~1820 ftW
Museum, History museum
Greyhound Bus Station, Montgomery
9 min walk • The Freedom Rides Museum is located at 210 South Court Street in Montgomery, Alabama, in the building which was until 1995 the Montgomery Greyhound Bus Station.
0.5 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture
St. John's Episcopal Church, Montgomery
14 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church is a historic Gothic Revival church in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. It was designed by the New York City architectural firm of Frank Wills and Henry Dudley. The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on 24 February 1975.
0.4 miE
32°22'23"N • 86°17'46"W
Dexter Parsonage Museum, Montgomery
11 min walk • Museum, Historical place, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gerald–Dowdell House?

Nearby attractions include Dowe Historic District, Montgomery (4 min walk), Civil Rights Memorial, Montgomery (5 min walk), Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery (6 min walk), Alabama Judicial Building, Montgomery (6 min walk).

How to get to Gerald–Dowdell House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gerald–Dowdell House:

Train

Montgomery Union Station (21 min walk)