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| Location | Jct. of N. Roan and E. 11th Sts., Johnson City, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 36°19′38″N 82°21′52″W / 36.32722°N 82.36444°W |
| Area | 8.3 acres (3.4 ha) |
| Built | 1920 |
| Built by | Mark Curtis |
| Architect | D.R. Beeson (house), Leland Cardwell (landscape) |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 95001477[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 14, 1995 |
Shelbridge is a historic three-story mansion in Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.. It serves as the official residence of the president of East Tennessee State University.
History[edit]
The house was built in 1920-1921 for Ross Spears, a businessman.[2][3] In 1928, it was acquired by Henry P. Bridges, a businessman.[2] Bridges renamed it Shelbridge after his wife, Shelby.[3]
In the 1970s, the house was donated to East Tennessee State University, and it became the president's house.[2] The first president to live in the house was D.P. Culp; the family moved in 1973.[3] Six presidents have occupied the estate since. It is now home to current ETSU President Brian Noland.[4]
Architectural significance[edit]
The house was designed by architect D. R. Beeson in the Colonial Revival style.[2][3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 14, 1995.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Shelbridge". National Park Service. Retrieved May 24, 2018. With accompanying pictures
- ^ a b c d "Spectacular Shelbridge". Johnson City Press. November 25, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ Brown, Jessica (March 3, 2016). "Shelbridge: Taking a Stroll around the President's Home". East Tennessean. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
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