Ferger Place Historic District

Ferger Place Historic District in Chattanooga, Tennessee was so named and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. "Ferger Place" was founded in 1910 as the first exclusively White[2] gated community ("restricted private park"[3]) south of the Mason–Dixon line. Founded by two wealthy investors, the Ferger Brothers, J. Fred Ferger and J. Herman Ferger,[4] on the outskirts of town, and surrounded by a fence to keep grazing cattle out, Ferger Place attracted higher class families including wealthy businessmen and Government officials. Off of main street in east downtown Chattanooga, this 240-acre neighborhood includes a wide spectrum of architectural styles of homes and welcomes newcomers to its safety oriented community. Making up both Morningside and Eveningside Drives, the homes reflect an array of styles ranging from 1910 through the 1930s. The Historic Neighborhood is also known for its distinct 'U' shape of 69 beautiful homes. This neighborhood was especially attractive because of the industrial revolution that spread throughout the nation at the beginning of the 20th century.

Ferger Place Historic District East Main Street, Chattanooga, TN
Ferger Place Historic District
Ferger Place Pillar Entrance
LocationEvening Side Dr. and Morning Side Dr.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Coordinates35°1′30″N 85°17′4″W
Area24 acres (9.7 ha)
Built1912
ArchitectFerger Brothers Real Estate
Architectural styleLate 19th and 20th century revivals, Bungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference No.80003810[1]
Added to NRHPMay 01, 1980

As many new styles of homes evolved, Ferger Place remained a getaway from the changing society and stayed true to its classic, post-Victorian style. Houses included porches, open rooms, high ceilings, and multiple windows.

These Post-Victorian Architectural Styles specifically included:

  • Craftsman Bungalow
  • Contemporary Prairie
  • Four Square
  • Dutch Colonial
  • Cottage Tutor Revival
  • Italian Renaissance

The Neighborhood represents the National Register of Historic Places in its rare architectural styles and community oriented appearance. The Neighborhood also includes a private park for residents of Ferger Place. As one enters through the original pillars on both Morningside and Eveningside Drives, they quickly arrive at great understanding of the distinct style and historic vibe that the neighborhood puts off. The Neighborhood recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2010 and continues to represent the history of the City of Chattanooga.

  • Four Square Style

References

[5] [6][7]

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Race-based deed restrictions (negro-exclusion) are written into the deeds of all of the originally-developed properties (ca. 1922), and are available at the Hamilton County Register of Deeds office. "That none of said real estate ... shall at any time within ninety-nine years from the date of this deed, be sold, transferred, conveyed, leased, or rented … to any negro or person of color."
  3. Ferger, Bo. "Ferger Heritage". Bo Ferger. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  4. Ferger, Bo. "Ferger Heritage". Bo Ferger. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  5. Brown, Jim. "Chattanooga Neighborhoods - Ferger Place". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  6. Odom, Julia. "Happy 100th Birthday Ferger Place!". Archived from the original on 2013-01-27.
  7. "Historic Ferger Place". Historic Zoning Commission. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
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