Wilcox County, Alabama has long been recognized for its unique architecture and culture. ‘Down Home’ in the ‘Deep South’: The Architecture of Wilcox County, examines two hundred years of building in one of the most beautiful places in the American South.
This presentation by Cart Blackwell will examine architectural styles, building types, construction methods, building processes, local figures (clients, builders, artisans, etc.) and much more on Sunday, May 7th at 2pm in Camden.
Examining both demolished and extant structures, with their attendant landscapes, ‘Down Home’ in the ‘Deep South’ will celebrate the historical and continued importance of architecture in Wilcox County.
Our speaker, Cartledge Weeden Blackwell, III, “Cart,” is an architectural historian and the curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum. Blackwell was born in Selma, Alabama. He obtained undergraduate degrees in art history and historic preservation from the College of Charleston and his MA in Architectural History from the University’s School of Architecture. His scholarly focus is the art and architecture of 19th century and 20th century America, particularly that of the Southeast.
The meeting will be held at the Wilcox Female Institute located at 301 Broad Street in Camden.
Everyone is welcome to attend! A reception will follow the meeting.
Wilcox Historical Society 