The Bragg-Mitchell Mansion is truly a piece of Mobile's antebellum history.The mansion is named after the first and last owners. Mr. Bragg, who was a prominent lawyer and judge in Mobile, built the house in 1855.
The last owner, Mr. Mitchell was in the timber business, while Mrs. Mitchell was a teacher and principal.
The Mitchell's passed away in the 1960s, leaving the mansion vacant. In 1980, construction began to restore the mansion to its original splendor. It took six years and over three million dollars to restore the antebellum home.
"Even though this was not a plantation, per say, because we didn't have those in the immediate Mobile area, but this is what people envision, what they associate the antebellum South with. It's basically Greek revival architecture and it is just so majestic," said Katie Mulkerne. Mulkerne is Docent for the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion. She gives tours of the mansion and tells all about the history of the splendid home.
The mansion has a lot of the original pieces that were left behind by the owners. Some of the pieces include mirrors that are gold-trimmed.
Another bit of information, Confederate soldiers used the mansion as a hospital.
Every room in the mansion has a special story to tell. Visit Bragg-Mitchell Mansion and discover what antebellum life in the South was all about.
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion
1906 Spring Hill Ave.
Mobile, Ala. 36607
Open: Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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