Shelbridge

Shelbridge is a historic three-story mansion in Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.. It serves as the official residence of the president of East Tennessee State University.

Shelbridge
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Jct. of N. Roan and E. 11th Sts., Johnson City, Tennessee
Coordinates	36°19′38″N 82°21′52″W
Area	8.3 acres (3.4 ha)
Built	1920 (1920)
Built by	Mark Curtis
Architect	D.R. Beeson (house), Leland Cardwell (landscape)
Architectural style	Colonial Revival
NRHP reference No.	95001477[1]
Added to NRHP	December 14, 1995

History

The house was built in 1920-1921 for Ross Spears, a businessman.[2][3] In 1928, it was acquired by Henry P. Bridges, a businessman.[2] Bridges renamed it Shelbridge for his wife, Shelby.[3]

In the 1970s, the house was donated to East Tennessee State University, and it became the president's house.[2] The first president to live in the house was D.P. Culp; the family moved in in 1973.[3] Since 2012, it has been the home of President Brian Noland.[4]

Architectural significance

The house was designed by architect D. R. Beeson in the Colonial Revival style.[2][3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 14, 1995.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Shelbridge". National Park Service. Retrieved May 24, 2018. With accompanying pictures
3. "Spectacular Shelbridge". Johnson City Press. November 25, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
4. Brown, Jessica (March 3, 2016). "Shelbridge: Taking a Stroll around the President's Home". East Tennessean. Retrieved May 24, 2018.