Mobile County
256 North Joachim Street
Mobile, AL 36603
Historical Significance
A premier antebellum structure. Has Mobile's finest cast iron featuring figures of the four seasons. Bracketed eaves, Italianate style. Red Bohemian glass side-lites/transom, cantilevered staircase, Carrara marble fireplace surrounds/mantels, original chandeliers by Baker & Cornelius of Philadelphia.
Historical Desginations
- National Register of Histroic Places
- National Historic District
- County Historical Commission
- City Landmark
Historical Marker
- Marker Date: 1860
- State of Marker Organization: Alabama
- Marker Organization: Mobile Historic Develoment Commission
- Marker Text:
Mobile Historic Development Commission
Richards House
1860
Funding
City of Mobile plus four local DAR chapters provide tours, weddings, book events. Has gift shop for public.
Physical Condition
- Preserve
Tourism
- Open to Public: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Hours of Operation: Varies
- Admission Fees: $10, Ages 5-12 $5
- Calendar of Events: Yes
Promotional Materials Available
- Brochures: Yes, Website Link
- Calendar of Events: Yes
- Social Media: Facebook Page
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