Live Breaking News & Updates on Alabama Architectural Foundation

Stay updated with breaking news from Alabama architectural foundation. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Architect's granddaughter details history behind Grove Court Apartments


Architect’s granddaughter details history behind Grove Court Apartments
Architect’s granddaughter details history behind Grove Court Apartments
By Ashley Bowerman | April 12, 2021 at 5:45 AM CDT - Updated April 12 at 6:26 AM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Before the Grove Court Apartments in downtown Montgomery became overgrown with trees and covered in garbage, it was a beautifully designed federal housing complex for families during World War II.
The apartments were built in 1947 by Bear Brothers construction company, owned by Carl W. Bear and his brothers, Joe and Jack Bear.
Clyde C. Pearson and Farrow Tittle’s architectural firm designed the three-story reinforced concrete structure with associates Parker A. Narrows and John H. Hancock. ....

United States , First United Methodist Church , Montgomery County , Ashley Ledbetter , Tom Blount , Johnh Hancock , Roberte Lee , Clydec Pearson , Jack Bear , Ashley Dubose Ledbetter , Jud Blount , Board Of Trustees , Kiwanis Club Of Montgomery , Housing Administration For The United States , Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn University , Housing Authority , National Register Of Historic , International Style , Montgomery Area Chamber , Exchange Club Of Montgomery , Alabamaa Ia Society , Grove Court Apartments , Men Of Montgomery Committee , City Fed Development , Montgomery Civics Center , Alabama Architectural Foundation ,