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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)
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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

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

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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