A Look Inside An 1899 Brick Mansion Built To
A Forgotten Landmark
Urban explorer Leland Kent, creator of “Abandoned Southeast,”
documented a striking brick mansion built in 1899 for Alabama state senator Robert H. Moulthrop. Even abandoned, the home reflects an era of permanence, pride, and status.
Architecture and Design
Designed in “Imperial Revival and Queen Anne” styles, the mansion features a turret, decorative brickwork, and tall windows.
Its five-bedroom layout suggests a space meant for both family life and formal gatherings, with grandeur still visible beneath decay.
Built to Endure
The home’s survival owes much to its materials. The Moulthrop family owned a major brick operation, resulting in exterior walls “up to six bricks thick.”
The columned veranda still stands, a testament to its solid construction.
Decline and Legacy
Inside, roof collapses and crumbling fireplaces show severe damage.
Abandoned after the 1980s, the mansion remains a reminder of architectural resilience—and how quickly neglect can erase grandeur.
