Title
Miller-Harrison-Laseter House, 1601 Alaca Place
Subject
Houses and homes
Description
This 2-story house is in the shape of a cross with 3 entrances and 3 porches. Originally the house was facing west with an avenue of Oak trees leading to it from Queen City Avenue.
The house was probably built by William Miller in the late 1850's. Richard Baugh bought the home in 1863 for $23,000. He was a prominent cotton mill operator, but during the Civil War, he went bankrupt and was forced to sell the house. J. Calhoun Harrison bought the home in 1879 and his family resided there until 1920. Mrs. Harrison was a local poet knowm for her beautiful speaking voice. The Neilson Laseters also occupied the house.
(Past Horizons, 1978, p.23)
The house was probably built by William Miller in the late 1850's. Richard Baugh bought the home in 1863 for $23,000. He was a prominent cotton mill operator, but during the Civil War, he went bankrupt and was forced to sell the house. J. Calhoun Harrison bought the home in 1879 and his family resided there until 1920. Mrs. Harrison was a local poet knowm for her beautiful speaking voice. The Neilson Laseters also occupied the house.
(Past Horizons, 1978, p.23)
Creator
Betty Slowe
Source
Betty Slowe
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Format
Photograph
Type
Photograph
Identifier
2583
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph