810 Capstone Drive
(corner of Capstone and Colonial Drives)
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-5906
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Built in 1829, it is the oldest building on the University of Alabama campus. Originally a dining hall and hotel, it was converted to a residence in the 1840’s, ans was one of four buildings to survive being burned during the Civil War. The Gorgas family occupied the residence from 1879-1953.
Historic house museum that displays 19th century antiques and memorabilia belonging to the Gorgas family.
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