Herndon Home

The Herndon home, designed by Adrienne NcNeil Herndon, was built between 1905 and 1910 with Alonzo Herndon acting as general contractor.  Construction of the home was performed exclusively (absent the plumbing and electrical systems) by  African-American craftsmen. The formally composed building is constructed with multi-colored brick, and features a two-story entry portico supported by Corinthian columns. One-story porches to each side of the building echo this theme in brick piers and wooden capitals. An elliptical fanlight over the main entrance and the balustrade above the full entablature of the building's cornice add a distinctly Georgian Revival flavor to this imposing residence. A fine example of upper income dwellings in the early 1900’s, the interior draws upon various design traditions, including the renaissance revival forms of the reception hall and dining room, and the rococo detailing of the music room.