Woodruff-Fontaine House Explained

Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial
Nrhp Type:nrhp
Location:680-690 Adams Ave., Memphis, Tennessee
Coordinates:35.145°N -90.0375°W
Architecture:Late Victorian, Second Empire
Added:February 11, 1971
Refnum:71000835
Nrhp Type2:indcp
Partof:Victorian Village District
Partof Refnum2:72001253
Designated Nrhp Type2:December 11, 1972
Nocat:yes

The Woodruff-Fontaine House is a historic building at 680 Adams Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

History

It was constructed in 1871 on Adams Avenue, which was once known as "Millionaire's Row" in Memphis. It was designed by the Jones and Baldwin firm of Edward C. Jones and Matthias H. Baldwin. Impressed by its construction, the neighbors had their home, the Goyer Lee House, expanded by the same firm.

Restoration

After standing empty for many years, in 1962 the house was acquired and restored by the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities.[1]

Listed

In 1971 the Woodruff-Fontaine House and the adjacent James Lee House were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places under the title "Lee and Fontaine Houses of the James Lee Memorial". The two houses also are included in the Victorian Village historic district.

Current operations

The Woodruff-Fontaine House is operated for tours, luncheons, weddings, and as a gift shop.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Woodruff-Fontaine House. website.