James Wallace Mason House, AL Highway 5, Brent. It also still features many of the original architectural details including; ornate stained glass windows, opulent brass fireplaces, wrought iron chandeliers, vintage pocket doors, a unique butler's pantry, a grandiose central stairway, and hand-carved wooden details throughout.Big thank you to @abandoned_southeast for the photos! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The couple would go on to have three children by 1918. The pictures were captured by urbex photographer Leland Kent (also known by his handle Abandoned Southeast) in Union Springs, Alabama in the USA. 1. His death was one of many misfortunes that befell the Singleton family. It features an ample portico with four large Corinthian columns, a romantic second-floor balcony, and a stained glass window on the interior stairway. In 1916, the Judge moved back to Union Springs and purchased a home on Peachburg Road. History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography v.4, Brant & Fuller. The current owner is listed as out of state., Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 30+ Abandoned Mansions And Homes In Alabama | Abandoned Alabama An eerie abandoned judge's mansion was revealed to have a mysterious past after allegations of corruption and suicide. (1907). The couple had three children by 1918. He sold his home in Union Springs and moved to Macon, Georgia. The original 425-square-foot cabin was expanded into a stately home that is now in need of rehabilitation. For more amazing abandoned places from across Alabama, check out Abandoned Birmingham and Abandoned Alabama: Exploring the Heart of Dixie. See more ideas about union springs, alabama, bullocks. I've published a number of books on abandoned and forgotten locales throughout the United States and advocate for preserving these historic landmarks. The imposing house, built over two years starting in 1902, would have dripped with luxury when it was under the ownership of a wealthy aristocrat in the Deep South of the US, Don't miss a thing! Your email address will not be published. A listing from 2011 refers to the property as a historic home that offers original details, pocket doors, butlers pantry, grand staircase, central heating and cooling and large rooms., Abbott recalled how when he went through the house, he noticed the neglected state it was in, including when he first tried to step on the front porch and it felt soggy.. They probably threw so many parties, one user wrote. 21 Southern mansions & plantation homes from the Old South My work has been featured throughout the world in news outlets such as the Miami New Times, the Florida Times-Union, the Tampa Bay Times, the Orlando Sentinel, NPR, Yahoo News, MSN, the Daily Mail, UK Sun, and many others. It was built by William Hughes. See abandoned mansions, quaint cottages in one of Alabama's most There are several plantation homes in Alabama that have survived for nearly 200 years and I've listed 10 of them below. She founded the Union Springs Magazine Club at her residence in 1896 and was made Honorary President of the Womens Club for her work. The style is Est Lake with Queen Anne trim. You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Rainer-Lewis House - Abandoned Southeast Posted on January 27, 2022 by Abandoned Southeast Rainer-Lewis House In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Union Springs, Alabama flourished.