420 S Perry St, Montgomery, AL 36104

In 1872 Dr. William Baldwin hired James Hale to build 4 houses, 1 for each of his 4 daughters, these became knows as The Four Sisters Houses. James Hale was a former slave, freed before the Civil War, & was one of the first successful black carpenters in Montgomery. Dr. Baldwin helped Hale start his new construction business. Dr. Baldwin commissioned Hale to build his 4 daughters each a house on S. Perry. This home was baby sister Almira Ann, "Alma's" house. This two story Victorian style home offers original details of early American craftsmanship through out. Antique Heart of Pine floors greet you at the double door entry way, with an impressive 12 foot ceiling through out the 1st floor. The large great room, or parlor is centered by an antique fireplace & looks over S Perry with enormous windows made of antique glass. The bedrooms are all gracious in size, there is also multiple walk in closets, and 2 private bathrooms. The updated kitchen features ss appliances, abundant cabinets, & a built-in refrigerator. A delight to find in this era home, a large wash room with built in cabinets & washer & dryer sit off the main hall. This home includes great rental potential with a separate entry unfinished 1936 sq foot 2nd story apartment. ALSO A GREAT LIVE/WORK OPPORTUNITY! Basement is unfinished & could offer even more potential to this impressive historic home.