George Collins Love House

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The George Collins Love House is a historic house in Memphis, Tennessee. It was built for its namesake, the interim mayor of Memphis in 1915–1916. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

George Collins Love House
The George Collins Love House in 2017
George Collins Love House is located in Tennessee
George Collins Love House
Location619 North 7th Street, Memphis, Tennessee
Coordinates35°09′33″N 90°02′22″W / 35.15917°N 90.03944°W / 35.15917; -90.03944 (George Collins Love House)
Area0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built1889 (1889)
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No.79002472[1]
Added to NRHPApril 2, 1979

History

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The house was built in 1889 for George Collins Love, a businessman who served on the Memphis City Council.[2] He also served as the interim mayor of Memphis from November 4, 1915, to February 12, 1916, until his ally, E. H. Crump, regained his office.[2]

Architectural significance

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The house was designed in the Victorian architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 2, 1979.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: George Collins Love House". National Park Service. Retrieved July 21, 2018. With accompanying pictures