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Evans-Russell House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	716 Otis Blvd., Spartanburg, South Carolina
Coordinates	34°57′9″N 81°54′33″W / 34.95250°N 81.90917°W / 34.95250; -81.90917
Area	1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built	1901
Architectural style	Classical Revival
NRHP reference No.	07000183
Added to NRHP	March 21, 2007

The Evans-Russell House is a Neo-Classical Revival house in Spartanburg, South Carolina that was built for Governor John Gary Evans in 1901. Later, it was the home of Senator Donald S. Russell. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

History

The house was built in 1901 for former Governor Evans. It remained his home until his death in 1942. It was purchased by a Spartanburg judge, Jennings L. Thompson. He sold the house to Donald Russell, who was governor of South Carolina from 1963 to 1965 and U.S. senator from 1965 to 1966. It remained his home until his death in 1998.

Architecture

The 6,000 sq ft (560 m), two and one-half story house is also significant for its early Neo-Classical architecture in Upstate South Carolina. It has a side gable roof associated with Dutch Colonial architecture. The residence has a two-story portico with Corinthian columns. The structure is ornamented with dentil work and modillions. The windows are double-hung sash windows.

References

1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. ^ Arning, David R. (June 13, 2006). "Evans-Russell House" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
3. "Evans-Russell House, Spartanburg County (716 Otis Blvd, Spartanburg)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 15 October 2012.

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