New Decatur–Albany Historic District, Decatur

Name: New Decatur–Albany Historic District
Address: Decatur, United States

#14 among attractions in Decatur

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The New Decatur–Albany Historic District is a historic district in Decatur, Alabama. The district encompasses the commercial district of the former town of New Decatur. It lies south of the Bank Street-Old Decatur Historic District and east of the New Decatur–Albany Residential Historic District. New Decatur was founded in 1887 as a planned town and suburb of Decatur. The town was renamed Albany in 1916 and merged with "Old" Decatur in 1927. ()

Area: 13 acres (0.0203 mi²)Coordinates: 34°36'11"N, 86°59'6"W

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New Decatur–Albany Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princess Theatre, Norfolk Southern Tennessee River Bridge, Delano Park, Old State Bank.

~530 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Princess Theatre, Decatur
3 min walk • The Princess Theatre is a 677-seat performing arts venue in Decatur, Alabama. The art deco-style building was originally built in 1887 as a livery stable. In 1919, the building was transformed into a silent film and vaudeville playhouse. In 1941 the Princess received its art deco redesign.
1.2 miN
Bridge
Norfolk Southern Tennessee River Bridge, Decatur
30 min walk • The Norfolk Southern Tennessee River Bridge is a lift bridge operated by the Norfolk Southern Railway over the Tennessee River at Decatur in the north central part of Alabama in the United States.
0.6 miSE
Park
Delano Park, Decatur
17 min walk • The Delano Park, operated by the Decatur Parks and Recreation Board, is the oldest park in the city of Decatur, Alabama. It was created in 1887, as part of a master plan to "re-invent" the City of Decatur, then New Decatur.
0.8 miN
Park, Historical place, Palladian architecture
Old State Bank, Decatur
20 min walk • The State Bank Building, Decatur Branch, commonly known as the Old State Bank, is a historic Jeffersonian-style bank building in Decatur, Alabama, United States. It was recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1934 and 1935.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Captain William J. Hudson "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridges, Decatur
22 min walk • The "Steamboat Bill" Memorial Bridges are two bridges that span one of the widest points along the Tennessee River within the city of Decatur, Alabama, between Morgan County, and Limestone County. One is a cantilever truss, and the other is a reinforced concrete.
0.7 miN
Military museum, History museum, Museum
Blue and Gray Museum, Decatur
18 min walk • The Blue and Gray Museum, sometimes called the North Alabama Civil War Museum in Decatur, Alabama is believed to be America's largest privately owned collection of American Civil War artifacts.
~260 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Cotaco Opera House, Decatur
2 min walk • The Cotaco Opera House, also known as Masonic Building, was the first opera house constructed in the state of Alabama. It is located at 115 Johnston Street in historic downtown Decatur, Alabama.
1.1 miN
Harbor
Port of Decatur, Decatur
29 min walk • The Port of Decatur is a transshipment port on the Tennessee River, in the city of Decatur, Alabama, United States of America. The port was founded in 1971.
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood
Bank Street–Old Decatur Historic District, Decatur
15 min walk • The Bank Street–Old Decatur Historic District is a historic district in Decatur, Alabama. The district encompasses the original commercial and residential portion of Decatur along the Tennessee River. In 1832, Decatur was selected over the larger Huntsville as the site of the northern branch of the state bank.
1 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Rhea–McEntire House, Decatur
25 min walk • The Rhea–McEntire House, also known as the Rhea–Burleson–McEntire House, is a historic antebellum Greek Revival mansion located along the shoreline of the Tennessee River's Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Alabama.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
East Old Town Historic District, Decatur
24 min walk • The East Old Town Historic District, near Decatur, Alabama, is a historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The listing included 37 contributing buildings and a contributing site on 30 acres. It includes Greek Revival, and Bungalow/craftsman architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Decatur–Albany Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Cotaco Opera House, Decatur (2 min walk), Princess Theatre, Decatur (3 min walk), Bank Street–Old Decatur Historic District, Decatur (15 min walk), Delano Park, Decatur (17 min walk).

How to get to New Decatur–Albany Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Decatur–Albany Historic District:

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Morgan County Area Transportation System (6 min walk)