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The '''William King Beck House''', also known as '''River Bluff Plantation''', is a historic [[plantation]] on the [[Alabama River]] near [[Camden, Alabama|Camden]], [[Alabama]]. The main house was built in 1845 for William King Beck and is attributed to architect Alexander J. Bragg.<ref name="nris"/> William King Beck was an attorney from [[North Carolina]] who migrated to Wilcox County in the 1820s. He was the nephew of [[William Rufus King]], the 13th [[Vice President of the United States]].<ref name="WACC">{{cite web|url=http://www.wilcoxareachamber.org/history/beck-bryant.htm|title=Beck-Bryant-Talbot Home|work=Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce|accessdate=2008-10-14}}</ref>{{deadlink}} |
The '''William King Beck House''', also known as '''River Bluff Plantation''', is a historic [[plantation]] on the [[Alabama River]] near [[Camden, Alabama|Camden]], [[Alabama]]. The main house was built in 1845 for William King Beck and is attributed to architect Alexander J. Bragg.<ref name="nris"/> William King Beck was an attorney from [[North Carolina]] who migrated to Wilcox County in the 1820s. He was the nephew of [[William Rufus King]], the 13th [[Vice President of the United States]].<ref name="WACC">{{cite web|url=http://www.wilcoxareachamber.org/history/beck-bryant.htm|title=Beck-Bryant-Talbot Home|work=Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce|accessdate=2008-10-14}}</ref>{{deadlink|date=May 2015}} |
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The house is a one-story wood-frame building with six octagonal columns supporting a full-width front porch under the main roof. It is an example of the [[Greek Revival architecture|Greek Revival]] Cottage style. The roof line was altered in the late 19th century, when the original hipped roof was replaced with a pyramidal type.<ref name="WACC"/> The house was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on May 21, 1993.<ref name="nris"/> |
The house is a one-story wood-frame building with six octagonal columns supporting a full-width front porch under the main roof. It is an example of the [[Greek Revival architecture|Greek Revival]] Cottage style. The roof line was altered in the late 19th century, when the original hipped roof was replaced with a pyramidal type.<ref name="WACC"/> The house was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on May 21, 1993.<ref name="nris"/> |
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William King Beck House | |
The William King Beck House in 2008. | |
Nearest city | Camden, Alabama |
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Built | 1845 |
Architect | Alexander J. Bragg |
NRHP reference No. | 93000421[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 21, 1993 |
Designated ARLH | November 13, 1996[2] |
The William King Beck House, also known as River Bluff Plantation, is a historic plantation on the Alabama River near Camden, Alabama. The main house was built in 1845 for William King Beck and is attributed to architect Alexander J. Bragg.[1] William King Beck was an attorney from North Carolina who migrated to Wilcox County in the 1820s. He was the nephew of William Rufus King, the 13th Vice President of the United States.[3][dead link]
The house is a one-story wood-frame building with six octagonal columns supporting a full-width front porch under the main roof. It is an example of the Greek Revival Cottage style. The roof line was altered in the late 19th century, when the original hipped roof was replaced with a pyramidal type.[3] The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1993.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ "The Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage" (PDF). preserveala.org. Alabama Historical Commission. February 24, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 8, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ a b "Beck-Bryant-Talbot Home". Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
- National Register of Historic Places in Wilcox County, Alabama
- Historic districts in Wilcox County, Alabama
- Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Alabama
- Houses completed in 1845
- Greek Revival architecture in Alabama
- Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage
- Plantations in Alabama
- Houses in Wilcox County, Alabama
- Alabama Registered Historic Place stubs