The quaint Charleston House (1709 3rd Avenue) was constructed in 1889. It was renovated in 1988 by The Western Star, Bessemer's weekly newspaper, and serves as the paper's office.The 1705 House features a facade-wide front porch supported on clustered square columns resting on brick piers. It was constructed in 1900.
The 12-room Maddox House (1701 3rd Avenue) was built as a private residence in 1901, but converted to apartments in the 1930s. The original, detached servants quarters and garage are still standing, but have been joined to the main house.
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