Tip Top is a historic mansion in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was built in 1859 for J. P. Williams, a "tobacconist".[2] It was the residence of Governor Malcolm Patterson from 1909 to 1912, until it was purchased by the Trahern family.[2]
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| Location | 15 Trahern Terrace, Clarksville, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 36°31′29″N 87°20′13″W / 36.52472°N 87.33694°W |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1859 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001566[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 15, 1998 |
The two-story house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style, with some Italianate influences, including paired brackets under its eaves and grilled ironwork. Its interior was later modified Colonial Revival stylings.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 15, 1998.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c Tara Mielnik; Debra Miller; Sheila Thompson; Rhonda Wilson; D. Lome McWatters (December 11, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Tip Top / Joseph P. Williams House / Hugh Dunlop Home Place / Patterson House". National Park Service. Retrieved April 23, 2018. With accompanying 33 photos from 1996