McEntire Estate in Decatur, Alabama, 1832 Vintage PhotoThis vintage photograph captures the McEntire Estate, located in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama. Constructed in 1832 by Burleson, the estate exemplifies two story brick masonry architecture, reflecting the design principles of its time. The image highlights the intricate details of the building, particularly its doors and doorways, which serve as a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. The photograph is part of the Carnegie Survey of the

reflecting the craftsmanship of the era

out toward the compact grid of Elmira nestled between rolling hills

The construction was overseen by Nimrod E

archival paper using a restored version of the map

adding a personal connection to its storied past

built in 1831 by Colonel John Erwin

along with many of the historic streets and buildings that shaped daily life in early Redfield

the dense cluster of homes and buildings at the village center

a project that documents significant architectural works across the southern United States

or traces family roots back to the banks of the Connecticut River

frontier town-building

located in Limestone County