McCrary-Otts House, Greensboro, AL - Vintage Photo 1953

This vintage photograph features the McCrary-Otts House, also known as Magnolia Hall, located in Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama. The house was constructed around 1840 and showcases a two-story frame design with wood sides and a sturdy brick foundation. Notable architectural elements include prominent columns, spacious balconies, and elegant porticoes, characteristic of the antebellum style.

The building was originally owned by D.F. McCrarry, who maintained ownership throughout its history. The house has a distinctive sheet metal roof and reflects the architectural trends of its time, providing insight into the construction practices of the early 19th century in the southern United States.

This image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, a significant collection housed at the Library of Congress. The photograph was acquired from the Frances Benjamin Johnston estate in 1953, ensuring the preservation of this important piece of Alabamas architectural heritage.