Title
Buck Boarding House
Subject
Buck Boarding House
Description
The Old Buck Boarding House, located at 1816 Broad Street (now University Boulevard) in Tuscaloosa just west of Queen City Avenue, was built around 1820. Ownership of the house changed many times over the years, but the Buck family owned it for many years. Records show it was deeded to Nellie Buck Morris in 1926. The house provided boarding for state dignitaries when Tuscaloosa was the state capitol and was later used for apartments.
Originally, it was a handsome, elegant mansion with beautiful draperies and antiques from abroad.
The house was demolished in 1950 and the lot was sold to Owen Meredith and sons. The slave house still stands at the site of the house.
Originally, it was a handsome, elegant mansion with beautiful draperies and antiques from abroad.
The house was demolished in 1950 and the lot was sold to Owen Meredith and sons. The slave house still stands at the site of the house.
Source
John T. Harris
Date
circa 1940
Contributor
Betty Slowe (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
2577
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)