910 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama

Isbell & Associates, RPRs 910 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36604 Preserving the Record, Preserving History
"You are cordially invited to the Roberts-Taylor-Isbell House, 910 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama 36604"	© David Haynes

Our main office is an authentically restored antebellum townhouse in the Oakleigh Historic District of Alabama's Tricentennial city. The Roberts-Taylor-Isbell House, on Mobile's famous Government Street, a boulevard renowned for its oak trees and stately southern mansions. Built in 1837 by Dr. Willis Roberts and substantially enlarged in 1854 by Joel Abbot Roberts, the 20-room, 7-bathroom Greek Revival townhouse is the oldest one its size in downtown Mobile. Owned by two families during its 170 years, it retains much of its original furnishings and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ongoing restoration and preservation is made possible by the continued patronage and support by members of the Mobile Bar Association and the Alabama Bar Association.
Dr. Willis Roberts, secretary of Gov. William Wyatt Bibb, first governor of Alabama, was a member of a three-man panel that selected the site of the first capital, Cahawba. Ran unsuccessfully for first State Treasurer. 1830-Superintendent of the City Hospital, overseeing its construction. 1835-Member of building committee of Barton Academy, the state's first public school, and probably that of Government Street Presbyterian Church.

Nearby Hotels

Malaga Inn, 359 Church Street:
One block south of Government Street,
a quiet, old hotel with iron-laced balconies
overlooking a brick courtyard. (251) 438-4701.

Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel, 251 Government St.:
It was restored several years ago and has a fine
restaurant. (251) 432-8000 or 1-800-333-3333.

Adam's Mark Riverview Hotel, 64 S. Water Street:
New ownership. Located in the Riverview Plaza at the foot of
Government Street, bordered by Royal, Water,
and Government Streets. Modern. Connected
to new convention center with view of ship canal.
(251) 438-4000.

The Grand Hotel, Scenic Hwy 98, Point Clear, AL:
A four-star hotel, established in 1847,
with renowned amenities (restaurant, polo, golf)
on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, approximately
40 minutes from Mobile. (251) 928-9201.

More Accommodations:

From the Mobile Regional Airport:	Airport Blvd heading east
From Mississippi and the west:	I-10 East or Hwy 90
From Florida and the east:	I-10 West
From Montgomery and the north:	I-65 South