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to building a vibrant future 2018 Membership Levels & Benefits HHF Board of Directors Individual/Family Membership $50 • Guests at holiday membership reception • Receive invitations to HHF special events and programs • • for Receive Foundation newsletter Recognition in HHF newsletter Officers Patron $125 All of the above, plus: Photo JENNIFER TARKINGTON • Recognized as Patron Member in HHF newsletter Jason Vandiver Chairman / Benefactor $250 All of the above, plus: Huntsville-Madison County Vice Chairman Harrison Brothers Hardware volunteer Richard Broughton shows the ropes to future stores volunteers Haleigh and • Recognized as Benefactor Member in HHF newsletter Jan Dorning • Ashleigh Rowe, daughters of HHF board member Patrice Bishop. 10% shopping discount at Harrison Brothers Hardware, excluding consignment and sale merchandise Kyla Kelly Secretary • Individual or corporate recognition as Benefactor on Community Sponsors and Donor Board displayed in by preserving our past. Harrison Brothers Hardware Judy Carden Treasurer Donna Castellano Harrison Brothers Hardware Family Values • Benefactor recognition at HHF’s Movies in the Park film series. Fred CoffeyPast Chairman Preservation Society $1,000 All of the above, plus: Since 1974, we have Anniversaries are important; they are a time to new generations of Huntsvillans discover the magic • Recognized as Preservation Society member in HHF newsletter celebrate, to reflect, and encourage us to put a pin on of Harrison Brothers and make the store their own. • Individual or corporate recognition as Preservation Society on Community Sponsors and Donor Board Patrice Bishop the calendar and remind us of a day that matters. How did the improbabilities become the displayed in Harrison Brothers Hardware promoted the protection • Individual or corporate recognition as Sponsor at HHF’s Movies in the Park film series Barry Carden On September 14, 1984 the Historic Huntsville possibilities that paved the way for a nonprofit Preservation Partner $2,500 All of the above, plus: Becky Carstens Foundation hosted a street fair, street dance and box historic preservation organization to buy a hardware • Recognized as Preservation Partner in HHF Newsletter and preservation of supper to raise money for their purchase of Harrison store that no longer sells hardware? It began in the • Individual or corporate recognition as Preservation Partner on Community Sponsors and Donor Board John Cline displayed in Harrison Brothers Hardware Brothers Hardware. A sell-out crowd of six hundred spring of 1984, when the doors of Harrison Brothers • Ann Coleman Recognition as Supporting Sponsor of HHF’s Movies in the Park film series Huntsville-Madison County’s people attended the party and dined on box suppers closed after the death of John Harrison. HHF mem- Thank you for building a more vibrant future for Huntsville-Madison County by preserving our past! Sheree Holland of fried chicken, ham rolls and cole slaw at tables set bers Lynn Jones, Freeda Darnell and Sweetie Easlick Membership Levels Vicki Redburn up in the Madison County courthouse. As newspa- reached out to the Harrison family to see if there Yes, Please renew my membership in the Historic Huntsville Foundation. historically, architecturally pers reported at the time, “The Historic Huntsville was a way to keep the store in operation. Wanting to Individual & Family $50 Pat Ryan Patron $125 to $249 Foundation was overwhelmed by the outpouring of keep the store and its legacy intact, the Harrison heirs Benefactor $250 Diane Strickland and culturally significant support it received from the Huntsville community agreed to sell the store for less than its value. Wanting Preservation Society $1,000 Katie Stamps Ex Officio Preservation Partner $2,500 for its project to purchase and maintain Harrison to preserve a vital piece of Huntsville history, Historic Name ______Brothers Hardware.” Huntsville Foundation members dug deep and found Executive Director Print name as it should appear on our membership levels and mailings. Donna Castellano structures and sites It’s thirty-three years later, and we are still over- the money needed to buy the property. And then the Address ______whelmed. Overwhelmed that Harrison Brothers is magic of Harrison Brothers happened and things just Donna Castellano Editor City ______State ____Zip ______through education, advocacy the place where residents bring visitors to show them fell into place. Email Address ______Diane Strickland Designer something uniquely Huntsville; overwhelmed that So, when summer fades and fall is just around the Home Phone ______Cell ______Jeanne Steadman Contributing writer Harrison Brothers is the place where loyal customers corner, we are reminded of the time when a group of and public policy. Make checks payable to: The Historic Huntsville Foundation begin their shopping expeditions; overwhelmed at folks came together and did the right thing for the Please send your membership dues to: The Historic Huntsville Foundation the dedication of volunteers who give their time and right reasons because they believed it mattered. And 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 Printed by C&A Printing. talents to Harrison Brothers, and overwhelmed when then follow their example. Dr. & Mrs. Goldbach Gay & Charles Money Laurel Swanson From the Chairman . . . . . Jason Vandiver Margaret Anne Goldsmith Susan & Charles Morley Linda & Noel Tallon Sara & Pat Graves, Jr. Beth & Ray Morring Jean Templeton Peggy & Gary Griner Jan Morrow Deb & Don Thomas Often times when you hear a good idea, you wonder if it will gonna find down here, “and ” be sure to watch your step…or your June & Buddy Guynes Mr. & Mrs. John Moss Eleanor & Bob Thurber ever even get off of the ground. Maybe the scale of the project head…whichever applies.” I’m still not sure if that was a warning Laura Jo & George Hamilton Nancy & Bill Munson Annette & Richard Tingle is too large or the cost to implement is too great. Details may be or challenge. But Abby and her team at Hunt + Gather saw it as John & Melinda Hamilton Ann & Rodney Myers Brenda & Richard Titus Stephen Hamm Mr. & Mrs. George Neal Charlotte & Tim Tolar scarce or aspects not well fleshed out. Other times, full steam ahead an opportunity to shed new light (figuratively and literally) on the Harvilee Harbarger Freya & Loch Neely Janice Turner meets the impasse of an unforeseen administrative roadblock. relics of our architectural past. Susie & Tommy Harper Shelby & Benny Nelson Vicki Van Valkenburgh Eleanor & George Harsh Charles & Sandy Nola Lynne Berry Vallely Luckily none of these were the case when Abby Owen of Chap- That brings us back to the first time Abby shared her vision Cindy & Dick Hartman Michael O'Connor Jason & Kathy Vandiver man Sisson Architects approached Historic Huntsville Foundation for Hunt + Gather. She asked if HHF would be a supporting Nancy & Juergen Haukohl Suzanne O'Connor Camille & Herbert Vaughan with an idea that called out for collaboration. sponsor of the event and Sarah & Tom Hereford Bobbie & Dean O'Farrell Dennis Vaughn Liz & Billy Herrin Josie & Bill O'Meara Freeda & Phil Vest Earlier in the Spring, Abby in turn HHF would have a Bonnie & Steve Hettinger Alma & Carlton O'Neal Jane & Tom Wacaster asked if she could have an audience new audience and venue to Delphia Hill Katherine & John Ofenloch Lynda Walker with the Executive Committee display and sell these won- JoAnne Elliott Hill Susan Ozment Charlie Warren Sheree Holland Dr. & Mrs. Paludin Sarah & Andy Watson of HHF to share her idea for a derful pieces of history. She Darryl Holder & Susan & Bruce Park Margaret & Cary Watson curated, maker’s market that would also wanted items from the Nancy G. VanValkenburgh Charlotte & Jimmy Park, Jr Janet Watson come to be known as Hunt + basement to feature heavily Chris & Nancy Horgen Marilyn Passino Charlie Wear Gather. After about five minutes Bunny & Kim Hovater Bert & Carolyn Peake Kay & Don Wheeler in her design of the space. Don & Mary Huber Zack & Christie Penny Margie & Michael Wiesman it was clear to us that Abby didn’t The space, an out-of-use Dick & Marilyn Hull Nancy & Charlie Pike Diane & Jan Williams have any idea, she had a vision. Regions Bank drive thru, Huntsville Ghost Walk Donald Porch, Jr. Beth Wise All of those cracks that can derail Martha Sue & Vernon Hutchens Shari & Ron Poteat Mary & Newell Witherspoon would soon be transformed Kathryn Jackson Dick Reeves & Dorcas Harris Don Wolfe & Ms. Sarah Curtis a good idea had already been in a way that only someone Mary Susan & Jack Johnson Emily & Mike Reiney Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wood solidified. A location had been pro- Joan Gail & William Johnson Dale Rhoades Mr. & Mrs. Bob Woodward with true design gifts could. cured, corporate sponsorship with Nell & David Johnston Pam Rhodes Lindsey & Tom Wright After months of reviewing artist applications, working with the Kyla & Matthew Kelly Alice & Charles Roberts Jane & Peter Yu Regions Bank was in place, and Abby was already working with Wallace Kirkpatrick Ellen & Gig Robinson City of Huntsville, coordinating food trucks and working with Downtown Huntsville Inc. to ensure the collaborative Hal & Karen Kimbrough Randy Roper & Ken Rivenbark their collaborative partners, Hunt + Gather became a reality on the environment needed for a successful event. With all of the pieces in Drenda King Carolyn & Jim Rountree LifetimePeg & Buzz Heeschen brisk Saturday morning of October 28. Potters, painters, furniture Julia Wynn & Gene King Melissa & Dag Rowe Carol & Lee Harless place, “What could she possibly need from HHF?” Crystal Lavendar Kitchens Dianne & Calame Sammons makers, leather craftsmen and even T-shirt printers all displayed Fortunately for us, HHF had made a good impression on Abby Sue & Larry Landman Cindi & James Sanderson and sold their handy work. Shoppers poured into that concrete Ola Ann & Jim Lee Gene Sapp when she was asked to join our Young Professional Roundtable tunnel of commerce all seeking that special, one-of-a-kind item to Bettie & Donald Lewter Elizabeth Schonrock THE BIBB-BRADLEY-BEIRNE HOUSE Luncheon in 2016. Sheree Holland, a co-worker and a HHF Ellie & Jeff Lienau Sasha & Charlie Sealy take home with them. And just as Abby had envisioned, attendees Norma Lindsey Mary Claire Sefton FOOTNOTES Board Member, first introduced Abby to HHF. During that 1 were welcomed by a handmade sign made of salvaged wood that Julie & Robert Lockwood Cindy Sensenberger Hutchens, Eleanor Newman, luncheon, many of those in attendance first learned about the Ginger Loder Lacey & Jon Sharpe “Dating the Bibb House: Lore, Theory and Fact,” was “rescued” from the basement of Harrison Brothers and given The Historic Huntsville Quarterly, vol. 11, nos. 2&3 treasure trove of items hiding in HHF’s Architectural Warehouse Lee & Andy Lowery Sue & John Shaver new life alongside the crafts of numerous talented artists. (1985): 7. For more information on the Bibb House, located in the basement of Harrison Brother’s Hardware. Doors, Linda & Don Maccubbin Katie Shaver consult the Historic American Building Survey, Douglas Madison Pam & Taze Shepard, III Library of Congress. windows, shutters and mantles line the walls of the basement and As part of our package as a supporting sponsor, HHF was also Sophie & Mark Mantooth Janet & William Sholes serve as markers of an architectural salvage treasure map that leads given booth space to display many of those same items that I had Ellen & Joe Marks Linda Smith 2 Thornton, J. Mills, III. once navigated through in the basement. The familiar sights of fall William Martin Lana & Steven Smith Politics and Power in a Slave Society: shoppers through the history of Huntsville and Madison County. Alabama 1800-1860 Jane McBride Mr. & Mrs. John David Snodgrass helped us accent our merchandise. Pumpkins rested on mantles, (Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1978), 8. I have had the privilege of volunteering on select Saturday Eugenia & Bill McCoy Rhonda & Les Stamps gourds spilled from a vintage hatbox and corn stalks jutted out of a mornings, when the basement is open to the public, alongside Henri & Mark McDaniel Katie Stamps 3 Fisk Sara, hand carved newel post. Many great pieces found new homes that Ann & Wayne McDonald Jeanne & Stan Steadman “The Williams Street Area in the Early 1800s,” HHF Board Member and Warehouse Supervisor, Barry Carden. Mary McQuinn The Huntsville Historical Review, vol. 1, no. 1 (1971): 24. day and those that didn’t are still very much alive in the basement Connie & Rusty Stephenson And every time I tell someone about the basement, I’m sure to Helen Middleton Dr. & Mrs. Robert Stewart 4 Gamble, Robert, Historic Architecture in Alabama: of Harrison Brothers; all of them waiting for the right person to Margaret Milford Sally & Carter Stockton include the two pieces of sagely wisdom that Barry imparted on A Guide to Styles and Types, 1810-1830 Ila & Leonard Mitchum, Jr. Susan & Bill Sullins me the first time I volunteered. “You never know what you are come along with a vision for what they might become. (Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, 1990), 14. Rodney Moak Penny & Steven Sumners Our preservation mission begins with you. From the site of Alabama’s constitutional convention to the birthplace of the space program, The Huntsville RENEW Huntsville-Madison County has a history like no other. Don'tyour HHF membership Forget dues & support our mission! Virginia & Mike Caruso Etheline Bounds Jewish Heritage Center PreservationThe Propst Foundation Partner Kathy & Ronnie Chesser James Boyce Jan & Blake Dorning Mr. & Mrs. George Boyd Kay & Earl Eastin Flo & Al Boyer PreservationCarolyn & John Blue Society Peggy & Paul Gattis Beverly & Jim Bragg Hosts a Grand Tour Halsey Foodservice Connie Grund Rhonda & Doug Brewster Elisabeth Whitten Kim & John Hartley Kakki & J.R. Brooks Margaret Anne Goldsmith Phyllis & Hank Holland Kay & Bob Brotherton Sheila & John Irby Lucy & Roy Brown On Thursday night, September 14 at 6 P.M., members of the Priscilla Brinkley Aimee & Steve Johnson Dana & Mark Brown Benefactor Historic Huntsville Foundation – about seventy in all – filled the Sandra & Richard Broughton Sharon Jones & Albert Patterson, III Paula Brown Betty & Julian Butler Shelbie King Mem & Hall Bryant, III sanctuary of Temple B’nai Sholom for an evening celebrating the Gayle & Ed Buckbee C & A Printing Alice Lawler Temple’s new Huntsville Jewish Heritage Center. The agenda included Rebecca & David Carstens Teresa & John Ledbetter Emily & Jack Burwell a brief program, a “Grand Temple Tour,” hosted by Pam Rhodes, Donna & Mike Castellano Rosemary & Joe Lee Madelyn Poteat Bussey Tracey & Donald Christian Anne & George Lewis Krista Campbell Ann van Leeuwen and myself and a reception in the social hall. Greg Carter Frances & Wes Clayton Kay & Sam Lowry HHF Executive Director Donna Castellano and HHF board Thomas Craven Frank Alex Luttrell, III Pat & Bernard Cassity members graciously provided the invitations, the programs, flowers Julie & Dale Culpepper Ginney & Foster McDonald Nathan Castellano & Mallory Silberman Butch & Jerry Damson Margaret Merryman Valerie & Jay Chandler and refreshments for the guests. Kathleen & Philip Dotts Gerry & Kermit Moore Allyson & Doug Clark The evening began in the sanctuary with a welcome by HHF Mary Ann & Gene Ezell Laurie & Thomas Noojin Pattie & John Cline Bill Johnston Old Town Historic Preservation District Debbie Clotfelter & Will Marsh Chairman Jason Vandiver, who thanked Ann and the Temple for Sarah Lauren & Andy Kattos Louise & John Reynolds Ann & Fred Coffey hosting the event. In appreciation for the Temple’s hospitality, Jason BIBB-BRADLEY-BEIRNE HOUSE Pat Ryan Hugh & Anne Coleman Ben King gave the Temple a complimentary Benefactor level membership in the Judy & Jim Link Loretta Spencer Virginia Cook Diane Strickland Alleda Coons Huntsville Historic Foundation. Temple B’nai Sholom will be recog- Betsy & Peter Lowe 300 WILLIAMS AVENUE Linda & James Maples Wenona & John Switzer Rose & Russell Costanza nized as a Preservation Partner on HHF’s Community Preservation Jane & Louie Tippett Mr. & Mrs. Hanson Couvillion, Sr. Martha & Ed Miller Partners Board displayed in Harrison Brothers Hardware, which is WEDNESDAY, THE SIXTH OF DECEMBER Mary Lee & Lee Prout Ann Upchurch Steven Cowart Vicki & Monty Redburn Vaughn Lumber Company Annelle & Tom Craig owned and operated by HHF. Sibyl Wilkinson Xan & Tim Curran FIVE UNTIL SEVEN O’CLOCK Salon KaTerra Donna Castellano introduced Pam, Ann and me and gave the Kelly & Randy Schrimsher Billie & Richard Currie Becky & Richard Curtis group an outline of the evening’s program. Pam then provided a Stephanie Sherman IN THE EVENING Patsy & John Shields FamilySharron & Elliott Abernethy, Jr. Claudia & Jim Davis warm welcome to our Temple and an opening prayer, and I gave a Laura & Barry Silberman Mrs. Ruby Akin Carol & Deane Dayton short history of our Jewish community, a description of our Temple, CELEBRATE THE SEASON Bill Stender Beth & Robert Altenkirch Anna & Rusty Dinwiddie and the Heritage Center. Our guests then broke into three groups. Carroll Strickland Beverly & Danny Alm Kerry & Thomas Doran Caroline Swope Julie Anglin Lynda Doud For about an hour the groups traveled in rotation – viewing “The AT OUR HOLIDAY Louise & Fred Applegate Mary & Robert Drakey Temple B'nai Sholom Huntsville Alabama Jewish Community” video with Mary Dougherty Nancy & Richard Van Valkenburgh, Jr. Penny Bashore Leslie & Fred Ecklund and Ann, listening to a discussion of the Torah and Jewish beliefs COCKTAIL RECEPTION Melanie & Clay Vandiver Gayle Baslock Margo Ellison Wimberly & John Watts Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Bates Carlene & George Elrod with Pam, and touring the Heritage Center with me. After an hour, Lynne & Stewart Evans AT THE 1836 HOME OF Beverly & Louis Weiner Sara Batson our guests met in the social hall for a demonstration of our Sabbath Curtis Benzle & Wendy Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Walter Batson Exxon Ann & Stan Fee rituals with Pam, followed by a light Israeli meal, drink and kibitzing. Eula & Tommy Battle GOVERNOR THOMAS BIBB HOUSE Lauren & Drew Battle Linda & John Frost The group had a grand time, judging by their responses heard PatronSheri Pearson & Michael Belmont Sharon & Tom Baxter, III Shirley Fugit Jean Berry Pat & Bob Gaffin through the grapevine. Everyone left with a much better understanding RSVPLedger [email protected] entries show home goods and Karen & Michael Bofenkamp furnishings carried by the store in 1911 Susan & Hall Bryant, Jr. Patrice & Buck Bishop Sarah & Carl Gessler, Jr. of Judaism and Huntsville’s Jewish community. As always, The Heritage Mr. & Mrs. Gierow Judy & Barry Carden Adalene & Ted Bledsoe Center and the Temple did an outstanding job! b Hannah Boon Nancy Gill – Where History Calls Home The Bibb-Bradley-Beirne House in northeastern Georgia. Thomas Bibb, along with cousins LeRoy bands. This technique required shorter beams than other methods, Pope and John W. Walker, purchased lands in the Tennessee Valley in and the Town design required less labor to built. George Steele 1809 and soon moved to their new home on the southwest frontier. 2 adapted the Town design for use in the Bibb House, which is be- Bibb settled in the town of Huntsville and also purchased land lieved to be the sole use of the Town Truss in a residential property. in Limestone County where he established his plantation, Belle The basement holds evidence that the 1836 Bibb house is built Mina in 1826. Bibb purchased his property on Williams Avenue in over the remains and foundation of the earlier federal style house. 1821, which included a federal-style house built by James M. Taylor The brick walls show the outline of two mantels that have been in 1817 or 1818. 3 Bibb demolished the original house in 1826 to removed. Flanking the outline of these mantels are windows that build the grand house that sits on the property today. have been bricked over. The floor is laid in a brick herringbone Bibb’s fondness for Greek revival-style architecture was an pattern. It is believed the Bibbs used the basement as a workspace outgrowth of his Virginia roots, where neoclassical architecture for slaves. expressed the ideals of the new American republic. The design Over the years, the house has received a few updates. In the of Bibb’s Huntsville house was adapted from Chester Hill’s The 1850s, the Beirnes replaced the original wood Greek revival mantels Builder’s Guide published in Hartford, Connecticut in 1834. Bibb in the drawing room and library with carved marble mantels. It retained Huntsville architect and builder George Steele to construct is believed the Beirnes moved the original wood mantels to an the house. 4 Slaves made bricks for the massive structure on the upstairs bedroom. The kitchen was initially separated from the main property; a clear indention in the back lawn marks the spot where house, but was raised a few feet and connected to the main house they dug the clay for the bricks. in the early twentieth century, about the time that bathrooms were added to the house. The original slave quarters are intact and have Photo/DIANE STRICKLAND With original, classical interiors, the house today is a remarkable piece of Alabama’s architectural history, virtually untouched from been converted to a garage and storage room. here are times when a house is more than a home. The Newman and her daughter Susie Newman Hutchens. Eleanor Newman the days of Parmelia and Thomas Bibb. The house layout is a four The Thomas Bibb house has a storied past and a future that’s residence built by Alabama Governor Thomas Bibb for his family Hutchens, 1 Susie’s daughter, lived there until her death in 2016. over four with a central hall that is divided into a front and back yet to be written. Lovingly preserved by its former owners, the hall. Recessed folding doors between front hall and library, and front house is a testament to the refined taste of Huntsville’s early settlers, became an indelible part of Alabama history with its completion in The house holds important memories for the four current hall and dining room allow these rooms to be closed off. A graceful who transplanted the classical style from Virginia as a conscious 1836. Recognized as one of Alabama’s earliest and finest examples owners—grandchildren of Susie Newman Hutchens. As children staircase is located in the back hall. Upstairs and down the rooms are expression of their political ideals. of Greek revival-style domestic architecture, the home is virtually they remember the house as a lively center of engagement for what 20’ x 22’, with 14 foot ceilings and tall windows that flood the rooms unchanged from the days of the Bibbs. is now the Twickenham district. Every afternoon in the summer, for Hopefully, the next chapter in this home’s life includes an with light and provide cross ventilation in the summers. The Bibb Bradley Beirne House was first documented example, friends of their grandparents gathered on the back porch owner who can respect the home’s nineteenth century origins while as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), for drinks and debate of the defining issues of the day. Most days, An innovative feature of the house is the use of the Town lattice adapting it for life in the twenty-first century. a program that hired unemployed architects during the Depression the dining room table was full of family and friends for breakfast truss system in the attic to support the weight of the home’s roof. In some places, this might be an impossible task. But this is to photograph and document America’s historic properties. The and lunch. Now, for the first time since the mid-nineteenth century, Architect Ithiel Town created his system in the 1820s for bridges. Huntsville, and in Huntsville we do six impossible things before Historic Huntsville Foundation and Jose Betancourt, Associate the Bibb House is for sale Town’s design placed beams in a crisscrossing pattern secured by breakfast. y Professor of Photography at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, The Bibb House is one of Huntsville’s most distinctive partnered to document and photograph the Bibb house. We are historic properties, befitting a man of Thomas Bibb’s great wealth, grateful to the heirs of Eleanor Newman Hutchens and Dana and social status and political influence. Thomas Bibb and his brother Scott Averbuch for allowing us to document the Bibb property for William Wyatt Bibb were members of Alabama’s first political the modern historical record. dynasty; President James Monroe appointed William Wyatt Bibb For most of its almost 200 year history, the Bibb house has been governor of the Alabama Territory in 1817, and Bibb was elected owned by descendants of Parmelia and Thomas Bibb. Thomas Bibb Alabama’s first governor in 1819. Thomas Bibb was chosen as presi- sold the house to James Bradley in 1836. Bradley was the husband of dent of the state senate. When William died in office, Thomas Bibb’s daughter Adeline. The Panic of 1837 and the resulting finan- succeeded him as governor as prescribed by the Alabama constitution. cial chaos led Bradley to sell the house to Andrew Beirne in 1844, The Bibbs were born to a prominent Virginia family who whose descendants occupied the house until the 1920s. The house migrated to Georgia in the 1780s along with other wealthy Photo/JOSE BETANCOURT Photo/JOSE BETANCOURT returned to the Bibb family in 1927, with its purchase by Ellen White Virginians who settled in the area of the Broad and Savannah Rivers The front parlor/library with 1850’s mantel added by the Beirne family. The dining room with original black marble mantel. – Where History Calls Home The Bibb-Bradley-Beirne House in northeastern Georgia. Thomas Bibb, along with cousins LeRoy bands. This technique required shorter beams than other methods, Pope and John W. Walker, purchased lands in the Tennessee Valley in and the Town design required less labor to built. George Steele 1809 and soon moved to their new home on the southwest frontier. 2 adapted the Town design for use in the Bibb House, which is be- Bibb settled in the town of Huntsville and also purchased land lieved to be the sole use of the Town Truss in a residential property. in Limestone County where he established his plantation, Belle The basement holds evidence that the 1836 Bibb house is built Mina in 1826. Bibb purchased his property on Williams Avenue in over the remains and foundation of the earlier federal style house. 1821, which included a federal-style house built by James M. Taylor The brick walls show the outline of two mantels that have been in 1817 or 1818. 3 Bibb demolished the original house in 1826 to removed. Flanking the outline of these mantels are windows that build the grand house that sits on the property today. have been bricked over. The floor is laid in a brick herringbone Bibb’s fondness for Greek revival-style architecture was an pattern. It is believed the Bibbs used the basement as a workspace outgrowth of his Virginia roots, where neoclassical architecture for slaves. expressed the ideals of the new American republic. The design Over the years, the house has received a few updates. In the of Bibb’s Huntsville house was adapted from Chester Hill’s The 1850s, the Beirnes replaced the original wood Greek revival mantels Builder’s Guide published in Hartford, Connecticut in 1834. Bibb in the drawing room and library with carved marble mantels. It retained Huntsville architect and builder George Steele to construct is believed the Beirnes moved the original wood mantels to an the house. 4 Slaves made bricks for the massive structure on the upstairs bedroom. The kitchen was initially separated from the main property; a clear indention in the back lawn marks the spot where house, but was raised a few feet and connected to the main house they dug the clay for the bricks. in the early twentieth century, about the time that bathrooms were added to the house. The original slave quarters are intact and have Photo/DIANE STRICKLAND With original, classical interiors, the house today is a remarkable piece of Alabama’s architectural history, virtually untouched from been converted to a garage and storage room. here are times when a house is more than a home. The Newman and her daughter Susie Newman Hutchens. Eleanor Newman the days of Parmelia and Thomas Bibb. The house layout is a four The Thomas Bibb house has a storied past and a future that’s residence built by Alabama Governor Thomas Bibb for his family Hutchens, 1 Susie’s daughter, lived there until her death in 2016. over four with a central hall that is divided into a front and back yet to be written. Lovingly preserved by its former owners, the hall. Recessed folding doors between front hall and library, and front house is a testament to the refined taste of Huntsville’s early settlers, became an indelible part of Alabama history with its completion in The house holds important memories for the four current hall and dining room allow these rooms to be closed off. A graceful who transplanted the classical style from Virginia as a conscious 1836. Recognized as one of Alabama’s earliest and finest examples owners—grandchildren of Susie Newman Hutchens. As children staircase is located in the back hall. Upstairs and down the rooms are expression of their political ideals. of Greek revival-style domestic architecture, the home is virtually they remember the house as a lively center of engagement for what 20’ x 22’, with 14 foot ceilings and tall windows that flood the rooms unchanged from the days of the Bibbs. is now the Twickenham district. Every afternoon in the summer, for Hopefully, the next chapter in this home’s life includes an with light and provide cross ventilation in the summers. The Bibb Bradley Beirne House was first documented example, friends of their grandparents gathered on the back porch owner who can respect the home’s nineteenth century origins while as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), for drinks and debate of the defining issues of the day. Most days, An innovative feature of the house is the use of the Town lattice adapting it for life in the twenty-first century. a program that hired unemployed architects during the Depression the dining room table was full of family and friends for breakfast truss system in the attic to support the weight of the home’s roof. In some places, this might be an impossible task. But this is to photograph and document America’s historic properties. The and lunch. Now, for the first time since the mid-nineteenth century, Architect Ithiel Town created his system in the 1820s for bridges. Huntsville, and in Huntsville we do six impossible things before Historic Huntsville Foundation and Jose Betancourt, Associate the Bibb House is for sale Town’s design placed beams in a crisscrossing pattern secured by breakfast. y Professor of Photography at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, The Bibb House is one of Huntsville’s most distinctive partnered to document and photograph the Bibb house. We are historic properties, befitting a man of Thomas Bibb’s great wealth, grateful to the heirs of Eleanor Newman Hutchens and Dana and social status and political influence. Thomas Bibb and his brother Scott Averbuch for allowing us to document the Bibb property for William Wyatt Bibb were members of Alabama’s first political the modern historical record. dynasty; President James Monroe appointed William Wyatt Bibb For most of its almost 200 year history, the Bibb house has been governor of the Alabama Territory in 1817, and Bibb was elected owned by descendants of Parmelia and Thomas Bibb. Thomas Bibb Alabama’s first governor in 1819. Thomas Bibb was chosen as presi- sold the house to James Bradley in 1836. Bradley was the husband of dent of the state senate. When William died in office, Thomas Bibb’s daughter Adeline. The Panic of 1837 and the resulting finan- succeeded him as governor as prescribed by the Alabama constitution. cial chaos led Bradley to sell the house to Andrew Beirne in 1844, The Bibbs were born to a prominent Virginia family who whose descendants occupied the house until the 1920s. The house migrated to Georgia in the 1780s along with other wealthy Photo/JOSE BETANCOURT Photo/JOSE BETANCOURT returned to the Bibb family in 1927, with its purchase by Ellen White Virginians who settled in the area of the Broad and Savannah Rivers The front parlor/library with 1850’s mantel added by the Beirne family. The dining room with original black marble mantel. Our preservation mission begins with you. From the site of Alabama’s constitutional convention to the birthplace of the space program, The Huntsville RENEW Huntsville-Madison County has a history like no other. Don'tyour HHF membership Forget dues & support our mission! Virginia & Mike Caruso Etheline Bounds Jewish Heritage Center PreservationThe Propst Foundation Partner Kathy & Ronnie Chesser James Boyce Jan & Blake Dorning Mr. & Mrs. George Boyd Kay & Earl Eastin Flo & Al Boyer PreservationCarolyn & John Blue Society Peggy & Paul Gattis Beverly & Jim Bragg Hosts a Grand Tour Halsey Foodservice Connie Grund Rhonda & Doug Brewster Elisabeth Whitten Kim & John Hartley Kakki & J.R. Brooks Margaret Anne Goldsmith Phyllis & Hank Holland Kay & Bob Brotherton Sheila & John Irby Lucy & Roy Brown On Thursday night, September 14 at 6 P.M., members of the Priscilla Brinkley Aimee & Steve Johnson Dana & Mark Brown Benefactor Historic Huntsville Foundation – about seventy in all – filled the Sandra & Richard Broughton Sharon Jones & Albert Patterson, III Paula Brown Betty & Julian Butler Shelbie King Mem & Hall Bryant, III sanctuary of Temple B’nai Sholom for an evening celebrating the Gayle & Ed Buckbee C & A Printing Alice Lawler Temple’s new Huntsville Jewish Heritage Center. The agenda included Rebecca & David Carstens Teresa & John Ledbetter Emily & Jack Burwell a brief program, a “Grand Temple Tour,” hosted by Pam Rhodes, Donna & Mike Castellano Rosemary & Joe Lee Madelyn Poteat Bussey Tracey & Donald Christian Anne & George Lewis Krista Campbell Ann van Leeuwen and myself and a reception in the social hall. Greg Carter Frances & Wes Clayton Kay & Sam Lowry HHF Executive Director Donna Castellano and HHF board Thomas Craven Frank Alex Luttrell, III Pat & Bernard Cassity members graciously provided the invitations, the programs, flowers Julie & Dale Culpepper Ginney & Foster McDonald Nathan Castellano & Mallory Silberman Butch & Jerry Damson Margaret Merryman Valerie & Jay Chandler and refreshments for the guests. Kathleen & Philip Dotts Gerry & Kermit Moore Allyson & Doug Clark The evening began in the sanctuary with a welcome by HHF Mary Ann & Gene Ezell Laurie & Thomas Noojin Pattie & John Cline Bill Johnston Old Town Historic Preservation District Debbie Clotfelter & Will Marsh Chairman Jason Vandiver, who thanked Ann and the Temple for Sarah Lauren & Andy Kattos Louise & John Reynolds Ann & Fred Coffey hosting the event. In appreciation for the Temple’s hospitality, Jason BIBB-BRADLEY-BEIRNE HOUSE Pat Ryan Hugh & Anne Coleman Ben King gave the Temple a complimentary Benefactor level membership in the Judy & Jim Link Loretta Spencer Virginia Cook Diane Strickland Alleda Coons Huntsville Historic Foundation. Temple B’nai Sholom will be recog- Betsy & Peter Lowe 300 WILLIAMS AVENUE Linda & James Maples Wenona & John Switzer Rose & Russell Costanza nized as a Preservation Partner on HHF’s Community Preservation Jane & Louie Tippett Mr. & Mrs. Hanson Couvillion, Sr. Martha & Ed Miller Partners Board displayed in Harrison Brothers Hardware, which is WEDNESDAY, THE SIXTH OF DECEMBER Mary Lee & Lee Prout Ann Upchurch Steven Cowart Vicki & Monty Redburn Vaughn Lumber Company Annelle & Tom Craig owned and operated by HHF. Sibyl Wilkinson Xan & Tim Curran FIVE UNTIL SEVEN O’CLOCK Salon KaTerra Donna Castellano introduced Pam, Ann and me and gave the Kelly & Randy Schrimsher Billie & Richard Currie Becky & Richard Curtis group an outline of the evening’s program. Pam then provided a Stephanie Sherman IN THE EVENING Patsy & John Shields FamilySharron & Elliott Abernethy, Jr. Claudia & Jim Davis warm welcome to our Temple and an opening prayer, and I gave a Laura & Barry Silberman Mrs. Ruby Akin Carol & Deane Dayton short history of our Jewish community, a description of our Temple, CELEBRATE THE SEASON Bill Stender Beth & Robert Altenkirch Anna & Rusty Dinwiddie and the Heritage Center. Our guests then broke into three groups. Carroll Strickland Beverly & Danny Alm Kerry & Thomas Doran Caroline Swope Julie Anglin Lynda Doud For about an hour the groups traveled in rotation – viewing “The AT OUR HOLIDAY Louise & Fred Applegate Mary & Robert Drakey Temple B'nai Sholom Huntsville Alabama Jewish Community” video with Mary Dougherty Nancy & Richard Van Valkenburgh, Jr. Penny Bashore Leslie & Fred Ecklund and Ann, listening to a discussion of the Torah and Jewish beliefs COCKTAIL RECEPTION Melanie & Clay Vandiver Gayle Baslock Margo Ellison Wimberly & John Watts Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Bates Carlene & George Elrod with Pam, and touring the Heritage Center with me. After an hour, Lynne & Stewart Evans AT THE 1836 HOME OF Beverly & Louis Weiner Sara Batson our guests met in the social hall for a demonstration of our Sabbath Curtis Benzle & Wendy Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Walter Batson Exxon Ann & Stan Fee rituals with Pam, followed by a light Israeli meal, drink and kibitzing. Eula & Tommy Battle GOVERNOR THOMAS BIBB HOUSE Lauren & Drew Battle Linda & John Frost The group had a grand time, judging by their responses heard PatronSheri Pearson & Michael Belmont Sharon & Tom Baxter, III Shirley Fugit Jean Berry Pat & Bob Gaffin through the grapevine. Everyone left with a much better understanding RSVPLedger [email protected] entries show home goods and Karen & Michael Bofenkamp furnishings carried by the store in 1911 Susan & Hall Bryant, Jr. Patrice & Buck Bishop Sarah & Carl Gessler, Jr. of Judaism and Huntsville’s Jewish community. As always, The Heritage Mr. & Mrs. Gierow Judy & Barry Carden Adalene & Ted Bledsoe Center and the Temple did an outstanding job! b Hannah Boon Nancy Gill Dr. & Mrs. Goldbach Gay & Charles Money Laurel Swanson From the Chairman . . . . . Jason Vandiver Margaret Anne Goldsmith Susan & Charles Morley Linda & Noel Tallon Sara & Pat Graves, Jr. Beth & Ray Morring Jean Templeton Peggy & Gary Griner Jan Morrow Deb & Don Thomas Often times when you hear a good idea, you wonder if it will gonna find down here, “and ” be sure to watch your step…or your June & Buddy Guynes Mr. & Mrs. John Moss Eleanor & Bob Thurber ever even get off of the ground. Maybe the scale of the project head…whichever applies.” I’m still not sure if that was a warning Laura Jo & George Hamilton Nancy & Bill Munson Annette & Richard Tingle is too large or the cost to implement is too great. Details may be or challenge. But Abby and her team at Hunt + Gather saw it as John & Melinda Hamilton Ann & Rodney Myers Brenda & Richard Titus Stephen Hamm Mr. & Mrs. George Neal Charlotte & Tim Tolar scarce or aspects not well fleshed out. Other times, full steam ahead an opportunity to shed new light (figuratively and literally) on the Harvilee Harbarger Freya & Loch Neely Janice Turner meets the impasse of an unforeseen administrative roadblock. relics of our architectural past. Susie & Tommy Harper Shelby & Benny Nelson Vicki Van Valkenburgh Eleanor & George Harsh Charles & Sandy Nola Lynne Berry Vallely Luckily none of these were the case when Abby Owen of Chap- That brings us back to the first time Abby shared her vision Cindy & Dick Hartman Michael O'Connor Jason & Kathy Vandiver man Sisson Architects approached Historic Huntsville Foundation for Hunt + Gather. She asked if HHF would be a supporting Nancy & Juergen Haukohl Suzanne O'Connor Camille & Herbert Vaughan with an idea that called out for collaboration. sponsor of the event and Sarah & Tom Hereford Bobbie & Dean O'Farrell Dennis Vaughn Liz & Billy Herrin Josie & Bill O'Meara Freeda & Phil Vest Earlier in the Spring, Abby in turn HHF would have a Bonnie & Steve Hettinger Alma & Carlton O'Neal Jane & Tom Wacaster asked if she could have an audience new audience and venue to Delphia Hill Katherine & John Ofenloch Lynda Walker with the Executive Committee display and sell these won- JoAnne Elliott Hill Susan Ozment Charlie Warren Sheree Holland Dr. & Mrs. Paludin Sarah & Andy Watson of HHF to share her idea for a derful pieces of history. She Darryl Holder & Susan & Bruce Park Margaret & Cary Watson curated, maker’s market that would also wanted items from the Nancy G. VanValkenburgh Charlotte & Jimmy Park, Jr Janet Watson come to be known as Hunt + basement to feature heavily Chris & Nancy Horgen Marilyn Passino Charlie Wear Gather. After about five minutes Bunny & Kim Hovater Bert & Carolyn Peake Kay & Don Wheeler in her design of the space. Don & Mary Huber Zack & Christie Penny Margie & Michael Wiesman it was clear to us that Abby didn’t The space, an out-of-use Dick & Marilyn Hull Nancy & Charlie Pike Diane & Jan Williams have any idea, she had a vision. Regions Bank drive thru, Huntsville Ghost Walk Donald Porch, Jr. Beth Wise All of those cracks that can derail Martha Sue & Vernon Hutchens Shari & Ron Poteat Mary & Newell Witherspoon would soon be transformed Kathryn Jackson Dick Reeves & Dorcas Harris Don Wolfe & Ms. Sarah Curtis a good idea had already been in a way that only someone Mary Susan & Jack Johnson Emily & Mike Reiney Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wood solidified. A location had been pro- Joan Gail & William Johnson Dale Rhoades Mr. & Mrs. Bob Woodward with true design gifts could. cured, corporate sponsorship with Nell & David Johnston Pam Rhodes Lindsey & Tom Wright After months of reviewing artist applications, working with the Kyla & Matthew Kelly Alice & Charles Roberts Jane & Peter Yu Regions Bank was in place, and Abby was already working with Wallace Kirkpatrick Ellen & Gig Robinson City of Huntsville, coordinating food trucks and working with Downtown Huntsville Inc. to ensure the collaborative Hal & Karen Kimbrough Randy Roper & Ken Rivenbark their collaborative partners, Hunt + Gather became a reality on the environment needed for a successful event. With all of the pieces in Drenda King Carolyn & Jim Rountree LifetimePeg & Buzz Heeschen brisk Saturday morning of October 28. Potters, painters, furniture Julia Wynn & Gene King Melissa & Dag Rowe Carol & Lee Harless place, “What could she possibly need from HHF?” Crystal Lavendar Kitchens Dianne & Calame Sammons makers, leather craftsmen and even T-shirt printers all displayed Fortunately for us, HHF had made a good impression on Abby Sue & Larry Landman Cindi & James Sanderson and sold their handy work. Shoppers poured into that concrete Ola Ann & Jim Lee Gene Sapp when she was asked to join our Young Professional Roundtable tunnel of commerce all seeking that special, one-of-a-kind item to Bettie & Donald Lewter Elizabeth Schonrock THE BIBB-BRADLEY-BEIRNE HOUSE Luncheon in 2016. Sheree Holland, a co-worker and a HHF Ellie & Jeff Lienau Sasha & Charlie Sealy take home with them. And just as Abby had envisioned, attendees Norma Lindsey Mary Claire Sefton FOOTNOTES Board Member, first introduced Abby to HHF. During that 1 were welcomed by a handmade sign made of salvaged wood that Julie & Robert Lockwood Cindy Sensenberger Hutchens, Eleanor Newman, luncheon, many of those in attendance first learned about the Ginger Loder Lacey & Jon Sharpe “Dating the Bibb House: Lore, Theory and Fact,” was “rescued” from the basement of Harrison Brothers and given The Historic Huntsville Quarterly, vol. 11, nos. 2&3 treasure trove of items hiding in HHF’s Architectural Warehouse Lee & Andy Lowery Sue & John Shaver new life alongside the crafts of numerous talented artists. (1985): 7. For more information on the Bibb House, located in the basement of Harrison Brother’s Hardware. Doors, Linda & Don Maccubbin Katie Shaver consult the Historic American Building Survey, Douglas Madison Pam & Taze Shepard, III Library of Congress. windows, shutters and mantles line the walls of the basement and As part of our package as a supporting sponsor, HHF was also Sophie & Mark Mantooth Janet & William Sholes serve as markers of an architectural salvage treasure map that leads given booth space to display many of those same items that I had Ellen & Joe Marks Linda Smith 2 Thornton, J. Mills, III. once navigated through in the basement. The familiar sights of fall William Martin Lana & Steven Smith Politics and Power in a Slave Society: shoppers through the history of Huntsville and Madison County. Alabama 1800-1860 Jane McBride Mr. & Mrs. John David Snodgrass helped us accent our merchandise. Pumpkins rested on mantles, (Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1978), 8. I have had the privilege of volunteering on select Saturday Eugenia & Bill McCoy Rhonda & Les Stamps gourds spilled from a vintage hatbox and corn stalks jutted out of a mornings, when the basement is open to the public, alongside Henri & Mark McDaniel Katie Stamps 3 Fisk Sara, hand carved newel post. Many great pieces found new homes that Ann & Wayne McDonald Jeanne & Stan Steadman “The Williams Street Area in the Early 1800s,” HHF Board Member and Warehouse Supervisor, Barry Carden. Mary McQuinn The Huntsville Historical Review, vol. 1, no. 1 (1971): 24. day and those that didn’t are still very much alive in the basement Connie & Rusty Stephenson And every time I tell someone about the basement, I’m sure to Helen Middleton Dr. & Mrs. Robert Stewart 4 Gamble, Robert, Historic Architecture in Alabama: of Harrison Brothers; all of them waiting for the right person to Margaret Milford Sally & Carter Stockton include the two pieces of sagely wisdom that Barry imparted on A Guide to Styles and Types, 1810-1830 Ila & Leonard Mitchum, Jr. Susan & Bill Sullins me the first time I volunteered. “You never know what you are come along with a vision for what they might become. (Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, 1990), 14. Rodney Moak Penny & Steven Sumners Foundation Forum and Historic Huntsville Foundation Newsletter HISTORIC F Winter 2017 HUNTSVILLE oundation Forum FOUNDATION
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to building a vibrant future 2018 Membership Levels & Benefits HHF Board of Directors Individual/Family Membership $50 • Guests at holiday membership reception • Receive invitations to HHF special events and programs • • for Receive Foundation newsletter Recognition in HHF newsletter Officers Patron $125 All of the above, plus: Photo JENNIFER TARKINGTON • Recognized as Patron Member in HHF newsletter Jason Vandiver Chairman / Benefactor $250 All of the above, plus: Huntsville-Madison County Vice Chairman Harrison Brothers Hardware volunteer Richard Broughton shows the ropes to future stores volunteers Haleigh and • Recognized as Benefactor Member in HHF newsletter Jan Dorning • Ashleigh Rowe, daughters of HHF board member Patrice Bishop. 10% shopping discount at Harrison Brothers Hardware, excluding consignment and sale merchandise Kyla Kelly Secretary • Individual or corporate recognition as Benefactor on Community Sponsors and Donor Board displayed in by preserving our past. Harrison Brothers Hardware Judy Carden Treasurer Donna Castellano Harrison Brothers Hardware Family Values • Benefactor recognition at HHF’s Movies in the Park film series. Fred CoffeyPast Chairman Preservation Society $1,000 All of the above, plus: Since 1974, we have Anniversaries are important; they are a time to new generations of Huntsvillans discover the magic • Recognized as Preservation Society member in HHF newsletter celebrate, to reflect, and encourage us to put a pin on of Harrison Brothers and make the store their own. • Individual or corporate recognition as Preservation Society on Community Sponsors and Donor Board Patrice Bishop the calendar and remind us of a day that matters. How did the improbabilities become the displayed in Harrison Brothers Hardware promoted the protection • Individual or corporate recognition as Sponsor at HHF’s Movies in the Park film series Barry Carden On September 14, 1984 the Historic Huntsville possibilities that paved the way for a nonprofit Preservation Partner $2,500 All of the above, plus: Becky Carstens Foundation hosted a street fair, street dance and box historic preservation organization to buy a hardware • Recognized as Preservation Partner in HHF Newsletter and preservation of supper to raise money for their purchase of Harrison store that no longer sells hardware? It began in the • Individual or corporate recognition as Preservation Partner on Community Sponsors and Donor Board John Cline displayed in Harrison Brothers Hardware Brothers Hardware. A sell-out crowd of six hundred spring of 1984, when the doors of Harrison Brothers • Ann Coleman Recognition as Supporting Sponsor of HHF’s Movies in the Park film series Huntsville-Madison County’s people attended the party and dined on box suppers closed after the death of John Harrison. HHF mem- Thank you for building a more vibrant future for Huntsville-Madison County by preserving our past! Sheree Holland of fried chicken, ham rolls and cole slaw at tables set bers Lynn Jones, Freeda Darnell and Sweetie Easlick Membership Levels Vicki Redburn up in the Madison County courthouse. As newspa- reached out to the Harrison family to see if there Yes, Please renew my membership in the Historic Huntsville Foundation. historically, architecturally pers reported at the time, “The Historic Huntsville was a way to keep the store in operation. Wanting to Individual & Family $50 Pat Ryan Patron $125 to $249 Foundation was overwhelmed by the outpouring of keep the store and its legacy intact, the Harrison heirs Benefactor $250 Diane Strickland and culturally significant support it received from the Huntsville community agreed to sell the store for less than its value. Wanting Preservation Society $1,000 Katie Stamps Ex Officio Preservation Partner $2,500 for its project to purchase and maintain Harrison to preserve a vital piece of Huntsville history, Historic Name ______Brothers Hardware.” Huntsville Foundation members dug deep and found Executive Director Print name as it should appear on our membership levels and mailings. Donna Castellano structures and sites It’s thirty-three years later, and we are still over- the money needed to buy the property. And then the Address ______whelmed. Overwhelmed that Harrison Brothers is magic of Harrison Brothers happened and things just Donna Castellano Editor City ______State ____Zip ______through education, advocacy the place where residents bring visitors to show them fell into place. Email Address ______Diane Strickland Designer something uniquely Huntsville; overwhelmed that So, when summer fades and fall is just around the Home Phone ______Cell ______Jeanne Steadman Contributing writer Harrison Brothers is the place where loyal customers corner, we are reminded of the time when a group of and public policy. Make checks payable to: The Historic Huntsville Foundation begin their shopping expeditions; overwhelmed at folks came together and did the right thing for the Please send your membership dues to: The Historic Huntsville Foundation the dedication of volunteers who give their time and right reasons because they believed it mattered. And 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 Printed by C&A Printing. talents to Harrison Brothers, and overwhelmed when then follow their example.