Wednesday, May 14, 2014

May 14th The Dowling House

406 Duval St NE

Mr Thomas Dowling built this wood frame home with double gables and Greek Revival characteristics with massive wood columns supporting a prominent cornice.  Dowling had several businesses:  Dowling Lumber and Naval Stores Co., The Live Oak, Perry and Gulf Railroad, and sawmills in both Live Oak and Dowling Park.  He also built a water tower which was later sold to the town as a water works.  



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