Shelbridge is a historic three-story mansion in Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.. It serves as the official residence of the president of East Tennessee State University.

History

The house was built in 1920-1921 for Ross Spears, a businessman.[2][3] In 1928, it was acquired by Henry P. Bridges, a businessman.[2] Bridges renamed it Shelbridge after his wife, Shelby.[3]

In the 1970s, the house was donated to East Tennessee State University, and it became the president's house.[2] The first president to live in the house was D.P. Culp; the family moved in 1973.[3] Six presidents have occupied the estate since. It is now home to current ETSU President Brian Noland.[4]

Architectural significance

The house was designed by architect D. R. Beeson in the Colonial Revival style.[2][3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 14, 1995.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Shelbridge". National Park Service. Retrieved May 24, 2018. With accompanying pictures
  3. ^ a b c d "Spectacular Shelbridge". Johnson City Press. November 25, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  4. ^ Brown, Jessica (March 3, 2016). "Shelbridge: Taking a Stroll around the President's Home". East Tennessean. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelbridge
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