Bullard-Hart House

The Bullard-Hart House in Columbus, Georgia was built during 1887-90 for Dr. William L. Bullard, Columbus physician and pioneer ear, eye, nose, and throat specialist.

Bullard-Hart House
Location1408 3rd Ave., Columbus, Georgia
Coordinates32°28′23″N 84°59′20″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1887-90
ArchitectL.E. Thornton
Architectural styleSecond Empire
NRHP reference No.77000439[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 28, 1977

The house is a splendid example of Second Empire Victorian architecture. It was designed by architect L. E. Thornton of New York.[2]

The Bullard family lived here for 90 years. Their guests included President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Generals George Patton and George Marshall who dined on "Country Captain," a popular regional dish originated by the family cook, Arie Mullins.

The house was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[1]

It was painstakingly restored in 1978 by new owners, Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. James J. W. Biggers and Elizabeth Z. Macgregor (September 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Bullard-Hart House". National Park Service. with seven photos from 1975

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