19th- and 20th-century Victorian and Neoclassical business structures. Federal Building made of marble.
Tyler Hill Historic Residential District
Street address:
E. 6th and 7th Sts. off of Leighton Ave.
Anniston, AL 36202
Phone:
256-231-7754
Fax:
256-231-7748
Mailing:
City of Anniston Planning Dept., P.O. Box 2168
Anniston, AL 36202
Admission:
Free
Driving tour. Collection of 2-story, Queen Anne Victorian homes built in 1880s and 1890s, and centered around Tyler Square park. Only intact Victorian neighborhood in Anniston.
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Trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, seasonal items, large selection of azaleas, foundation shrubs, etc.
Open to the public. Least expensive course to play. 2 sets of tees per hole allow play as an 18-hole course.
Number of holes: 9
Par: 35
Championship Yardage: 2875 yds.
Located at crest of one of Anniston’s beautiful mountains. Pro shop, golf supplies, concessions, cart rentals.
Displays include dinosaurs and fossils, mammals in open dioramas, 400-species bird collection, 2 authentic Egyptian mummies, walk-through replica of Alabama cave, children’s discovery room, nature trails, changing art exhibits, picnic areas and gift store.
Fine collection of genealogical research records, Civil War records, etc. Anniston Room is collection of local memorabilia. ALABENTON Genealogical Society headquartered in library.
Historical objects of American West, world wars, Napoleon Bonaparte, Jefferson Davis and Adolf Hitler. Swords (including one with 1295 diamonds), sacred and secular art from Asia, 19th-century European sculptors.
Collection of historic officer's quarters fronting a beautiful open space. Great place for picnic lunch and leisurely stroll.
Full-service restaurant, pro shop, driving range, practice green. Lessons available.
Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Championship Yardage: 7126 yds.
Alabama-shaped reflecting pool. 36-ft.-long Veterans Wall (black Zimbabwe granite) engraved with names of 1208 lost Vietnam veterans from Alabama. 2 semi-circular walls engraved with names of all Alabama veterans lost in war.
Driving tour. Historical view of Choccolocco Valley, surrounded by mountains. Was Creek Indian village 1832, settlers arrived 1834, homes built 1840, school 1876. Most homes built by 2 slaves. Gift shop in heritage museum.
Originally Levi-Clark Saloon (built 1894), also has been Woolworth store, theater and more; now catering business. Original hardwood floors. Open for Sun. brunch. Tours on request.
Eclectic collection of early- to mid-20th-century residential dwellings.
Putting greens, driving range. Golf carts available. Pro shop, lounge, lessons.
Scheduled to open May 2004; no facilities available yet. New refuge established 2003. 7000 acres with a few trails currently available.
7 lakes, rolling hills and fairways lined with pine trees. Driving range and swimming pool.
Outstanding example of Norman architecture completed in 1890. 12-ft. white Carrara marble altar, alabaster reredos, hand-carved angels and crosses, magnificent stained-glass windows, 95-ft. bell tower, organ with nearly 3000 pipes.
Located between 11th and 16th Streets. 19th- and 20th-century Victorian residences. Walk or drive.