Collier-Crichlow House (National Register): 511 East Main Street

Built to reflect a combination of wealth and fashion, the Collier-Crichlow House was designed by Nashville Architect W. C. Smith and built by local carpenter H. C. Jackson. The first owner, Ingram Collier, was a successful businessman and the mayor of Murfreesboro in 1872 and 1873. The home’s Second Empire style is characterized by the Mansard roof, central tower, two-story bay windows, and metal cresting along the roof line. The Collier-Crichlow House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.