| Daniel House | |
|---|---|
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Location: | 2701 Woodson Dr. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Built/Founded: | 1949 |
| Architect: | James W. Fitzgibbon |
| Architectural style(s): | Moderne |
| Added to NRHP: | March 19, 1998 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 98000240 |
The Daniel House is a historic home located at 2701 Woodson Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) It was designed in 1948-1949 by James W. Fitzgibbon, and constructed by George W. Qualls.
The structure was uniquely built into a hillside from salvaged Quonset hut structural supports. The Daniels sold it to Neal Cantrell in 1961. Cantrell died in 1970 and his family let the site deteriorate. In 1982 architect Peter Calandruccio bought it for $37,000 and began renovation. In 1986, Fine Homebuilding magazine published Calandruccio’s extensive account of the renovations. Fitzgibbon was a guest of Calandruccio’s shortly before he died.
Donald Renfroe bought it for $175,000 in 1993. Current owner Johnny Miller bought it in 2001.
The house is in the Moderne architectural style (as opposed to Modern Architecture). This article is concerned with architectural aspects of Modernism; for the most recent developments in architecture see Contemporary architecture. It is notable for its use of indigenous use of East Tennessee materials and its streamline moderne style. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of
References
- The Future of Knoxville's Past: Historic and Architectural Resources in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Knoxville Historic Zoning Commission, October, 2006), page 18.
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