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Halliday Cary Pick House, Alabama, 1939 (b / w photo)
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Halliday Cary Pick House, Alabama, 1939 (b / w photo)
5672317 Halliday Cary Pick House, Alabama, 1939 (b/w photo) by Johnston, Frances Benjamin (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: 360 North College Street, Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, part of Auburn University
Matthew Turner commissioned James W. Kidd to construct the house c.1840 as a wedding present for his son who never moved in.
The design is symmetrical. The dramatic features include the centrally located, hanging spiral staircase, built by an itinerant French carpenter who was on his way to New Orleans. Constructed by hand of mahogany, the staircase has no visible means of support, no center post, and does not rest on any wall.)
Media ID 24722344
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Central Feature Free Standing Spiral Staircase Stairs Stairway
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This photograph captures the Halliday Cary Pick House in Alabama, taken in 1939 by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston. The house, located at 360 North College Street in Auburn, Lee County, is a significant part of Auburn University's history. Originally commissioned by Matthew Turner around 1840 as a wedding gift for his son, the house remained unoccupied by its intended residents. Despite this, it stands as an architectural masterpiece with symmetrical design and striking features that leave viewers awestruck. One of the most remarkable elements showcased in this image is the centrally located spiral staircase. Crafted entirely by hand from mahogany wood, it was built by a wandering French carpenter en route to New Orleans. What makes this staircase truly extraordinary is its apparent defiance of gravity – there are no visible means of support or center post holding it up; it simply floats effortlessly without resting on any wall. The photograph beautifully captures the intricate details and craftsmanship of this free-standing wooden feature. It serves as a testament to both American ingenuity and artistic excellence within architecture. Preserved through time thanks to Bridgeman Images' fine art print collection, this photograph allows us to appreciate not only the beauty but also the historical significance of this iconic structure within Alabama's rich architectural heritage.
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