Shelbridge

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.

Shelbridge
LocationJct. of N. Roan and E. 11th Sts., Johnson City, Tennessee
Coordinates36°19′38″N 82°21′52″W
Area8.3 acres (3.4 ha)
Built1920 (1920)
Built byMark Curtis
ArchitectD.R. Beeson (house), Leland Cardwell (landscape)
Architectural styleColonial Revival
NRHP reference No.95001477[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 14, 1995

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. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Shelbridge". National Park Service. Retrieved May 24, 2018. With accompanying pictures
  3. "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.


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