Burgess-Maschmeyer Mansion Explained

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Burgess-Maschmeyer Mansion
Nrhp Type:cp
Partof:Oakleigh Garden Historic District
Designated Nrhp Type:April 13, 1972
Alt:David R. Burgess Mansion
Location:Mobile, Alabama
Built:1907
Architect:George Bigelow Rogers
Architecture:Renaissance Revival
Partof Refnum:7200171

The Burgess-Maschmeyer Mansion is a historic residence at 1209 Government Street in the Oakleigh Garden Historic District of Mobile, United States. It was built in 1907 in the Renaissance Revival style by noted Mobile architect George Bigelow Rogers. The residence was constructed for cotton factor Col. David R. Burgess.

After his death in 1917, it was inherited by his daughter Ethel Burgess Maschmeyer. She bequeathed it to the Mobile Jaycees, for use as their headquarters after her death in 1973. It subsequently was transferred to the University of Mobile to be used as its President's home. In 2000 the mansion was reverted to use as a private residence.[1] [2] [3] [4] It is listed as a historically significant building by the Mobile Historic Development Commission.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Frasier, Jim. The Majesty of Mobile. Pelican Publishing. 2012. 9781455614912. Gretna, Louisiana.
  2. Book: Sackett, Joseph. Historic Houses of the Oakleigh Garden District. Live Oak Publishing. 1999. 0964896664.
  3. Book: Gamble, Robert. Historic Architecture in Alabama. The University of Alabama Press. 1990. 0817311343. 139–142.
  4. News: One of Mobile's grandest historic mansions goes on the market. Matthews. Michelle. January 21, 2016. al.com. November 26, 2016.