6-596: (Redirected from Oaklawn ) Oaklawn Plantation may refer to: Oaklawn (Huntsville, Alabama) , listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Oaklawn Plantation (Leon County, Florida) Oaklawn Plantation (Natchez, Louisiana) , listed on the NRHP Oaklawn Manor (Franklin, Louisiana), listed on the NRHP Topics referred to by
12-460: A five-bay main block with two attached wings to the sides, an unusual layout for the time in Alabama. A portico spans the center three bays, and has four smooth Doric columns supporting a plain entablature and pediment . Pilasters with Doric capitals are present on the corners of both the main block and the wings, as well as terminating the portico. The main block has a gable roof , while
18-691: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Oaklawn (Huntsville, Alabama) Oaklawn (also known as the John Robinson House and the Robinson-Dilworth House ) is a historic residence in Huntsville, Alabama . It was built in 1844 by John Robinson, a longtime revenue commissioner in Madison County who became one of the county's largest landowners. During
24-654: The Civil War , the house was used by the Union Army as an officers' quarters. The family vacated the house in the late 19th century, and during the Spanish–American War , the grounds were used as an army camp and hospital. In 1919, the house was purchased by the Dilworth family and restored from its poor condition. The house was later owned by Max Luther, a prominent local merchant. The Greek Revival house has
30-431: The one-story wings have flat roofs with deep cornices forming parapets . There are four interior chimneys in the main block, and one each in the wings. The double entry doors have multi-pane sidelights and a transom . The interior is laid out with a large central hall on both floors, flanked by a pair of rooms on each side. Each wing features one room, with extensions built in the 1920s containing bathrooms. A kitchen
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