George Collins Love House

George Collins Love House
The George Collins Love House in 2017
Location 619 North 7th Street, Memphis, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°09′33″N 90°02′22″W / 35.15917°N 90.03944°W / 35.15917; -90.03944 (George Collins Love House)Coordinates: 35°09′33″N 90°02′22″W / 35.15917°N 90.03944°W / 35.15917; -90.03944 (George Collins Love House)
Area 0.4 acres (0.16 ha)
Built 1889 (1889)
Architectural style Late Victorian
NRHP reference # 79002472[1]
Added to NRHP April 2, 1979

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.

History

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

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

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: George Collins Love House". National Park Service. Retrieved July 21, 2018. With accompanying pictures
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