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 | |
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| Location | 619 North 7th Street, Memphis, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 35°09′33″N 90°02′22″W / 35.15917°N 90.03944°W |
| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | 1889 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002472[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 2, 1979 |
History
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: George Collins Love House". National Park Service. Retrieved July 21, 2018. With accompanying pictures