Randal House - Hammond, LA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member scrambler390
N 30° 30.579 W 090° 27.594
15R E 743764 N 3378004
Private home, appeared to be restored or almost restored. Fine large Live Oak trees in front yard.
Waymark Code: WM7VB9
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 3

One of two neighboring houses on the Register. Both currently owned by the Greater St. James AME Church, also located next door to the Wascom House. Brief history, taken from the Louisiana Register page, located here, States:

Built c.1896, it stands on a shaded corner lot in the town’s northeast quadrant. The Randal House stands on a lot sold by Hammond founder Charles E. Cate to Solomon C. Randal on February 14, 1896. Randal was a merchant and extensive property owner who, at one time, also served as the community’s Chief of Police. The house is one of two that Hammond residents call “twins” or “companions” because they have the same massing, footprint, and floor plan; have similar interior architectural ornament; stand side-by-side; and were constructed at approximately the same time. Additionally, they were erected by the same builder, a man named Clavert. The second house, known as the Wascom House, is also being nominated to the National Register at this time. The Randal House eventually came into the possession of the Greater St. James AME Church, which is located at the other end of the block on which the twin houses stand. The church has already proven to be a good property steward by making the above-mentioned repairs after Hurricane Katrina. The congregation plans to rehabilitate both the Randal and Wascom houses for use by its youth ministry. It is believed that National Register listing will assist the church in raising funds for the restorations.
Street address:
301 East Michigan Ave.
Hammond, LA USA
70401


County / Borough / Parish: Tangipahoa

Year listed: 2008

Historic (Areas of) Significance: ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING

Periods of significance: 1875-1899

Historic function: Domestic. Sub - Single Dwelling

Current function: Vacant - Not In Use

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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