Historic Homes & BuildingsBay Street Presbyterian Church
Tally House402 Rebecca Ave., Hattiesburg, (601) 582-3467Listed on the National Register of Historic Homes , this Bed & Breakfast was built in 1907. With 13,000 square feet and 11 fireplaces, this house contains an extensive collection of antiques and artifacts. Ross House416 Bay Street, HattiesburgHome of one of the city’s early doctors, the Ross House was built in 1908 from plans by Barber, a well-known architect of the era. Love House816 East Laurel Ave., HattiesburgListed on the National Register of Historic Places, this c. 1903 home was built during the golden era of Hattiesburg as home of an employee of the Newman Lumber Company. Turner House500 Bay Street, (601) 582-4249 or (601) 582-1771The city’s only house museum, Turner House was built in 1908 as a wedding gift for Annie Harper Turner and J. H. Turner . It contains collections of art and antiques. Tours available by appointment. Free admission. McLeod House 802 Main StreetA landmark in the city since its construction in 1896 and 1897, this two-and-one-half story frame house exhibits many decorative details of Victorian architecture. The McLeod House is considered the state’s most outstanding adaptive reuse of a Queen Anne house and is listed with the National Register of Historic Places. It is now a private business. Saenger Theatre201 Forrest Street (601) 545-4503Built in 1928-29, it is one of several buildings in the district of Art Deco style. An elegant 1,000-seat movie palace, it was renovated in 1976 to accommodate the performing arts. The theatre features its original pipe organ. Tours by appointment only. |
204 Short Bay Street, (601) 582-1584 or (601) 582-3510