Herndon Home National Historic Landmark Nomination
Miele FJ. 2000. Herndon Home National Historic Landmark Nomination. National Historic Landmark Nominations. 00000261_NHL. National Park Service. Washington, DC
The NHL nomination for the Herndon Home documents its national significance under NHL Criterion 2 for its association with the Herndon family. The Classical Revival mansion, built in 1910, was the home of Alonzo Franklin Herndon and his family. Alonzo, born enslaved, founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, the largest proprietary insurance company owned and operated by African Americans in the United States. The company reflected a growing tradition of racial solidarity and self-help epitomized at this time by the increasing influence of Booker T. Washington. Herndon’s wife, Adrienne, who died before its completion, designed the residence, and his son, Norris, was influential in the operation of the family’s enterprises. Their home illustrates the family’s aspirations and lifestyle and represents the culture of wealthy African Americans during the first half of the twentieth century. The period of national significance is 1910 to 1955.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Miele, Frank
- Date of Issue
- 2000-02-16
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Keywords
- African American History, Atlanta, Georgia, National Historic Landmark