Description:
A Mansion's Memories offers a richly illustrated and engaging history of the University of Alabama President's Mansion, told from the unique perspective of the house itself. Blending architectural detail with personal anecdotes, Mary Chapman Mathews brings to life the legacy of university presidents and the enduring charm of one of Alabama's most iconic buildings.
Review Quotes:
"The mansion has watched history for more than a century; it has overheard the conversations of its residents and guests; it has seen itself change architecturally on the outside and decoratively on the inside; it has witnessed the destruction of the Civil War, difficulties during both World Wars, and student demonstrations that accompanied the Vietnam War; and it has captured the sights and sounds of its age in serving as host to more than 25,000 people who visit it annually from around the world. . . . Mathews tells its story with sensitivity and insight that come only from having been a part of its inner circle."--Alabama Living
"The University of Alabama's President's Mansion is an icon of the campus. What better way for an alumnus to relive the wonderful years spent there than to stroll through this book, listening to the stories of presidents and residents past? I loved it."--Sela Ward