William Lanford House

The William Lanford House, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a historic residence built in 1850 by William Lanford, a land speculator from Virginia. This Greek Revival-style house features a striking double-height portico and is set on 52 acres of land near Cummings Research Park. The interior boasts a central hall with versatile folding panel walls for entertaining, while the second floor includes four bedrooms and a deck. The house has a rich history, having been home to Lanford's family and later to merchants who owned the Twickenham Hotel. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in Alabama's architectural heritage.