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Pen-and-watercolor illustration of the Van Valkenburgh–Johnston House at 501 Franklin Street SE.

A hand-drawn tour of Huntsville

Interesting places,
inaccurately drawn.

Explore selected historic Huntsville properties through Scott Brown’s original pen-and-watercolor artwork and short histories.

Explore the propertiesOpen the sketchy map →
86 properties4 neighborhoodsInteractive mapOriginal artworkLocal histories

Architecture is history

Look closely.
See the places on the pages.

This digital companion extends the hardcover book into a living, neighborhood-by-neighborhood collection—made for residents, visitors, and the incurably curious. Suggest your favorite property. Correct us where we are wrong.

Explore by neighborhood

Four paths into the city.

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Pen-and-wash artwork of First National Bank Building in Downtown, Huntsville.

Downtown

Civic landmarks, layered streets, and the heart of Huntsville’s public life.

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Pen-and-watercolor illustration of the Weeden House at 300 Gates Avenue SE.

Twickenham

A neighborhood where architectural eras meet beneath a broad canopy of trees.

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Pen-and-watercolor illustration of the Shepherd House at 505 Holmes Avenue NE.

Old Town

An intimate collection of homes, porches, gardens, and stories close to downtown.

Explore Old Town →04
Pen-and-watercolor illustration of the Miller–Buchanan House at 1222 Ward Avenue NE.

Five Points

A lively historic district shaped by walkable blocks and distinct neighborhood character.

Explore Five Points →

The hardcover collection

Four sketchy neighborhoods in one sketchy book.

The complete art-book experience pairs Scott’s pen-and-watercolor work with short local histories, and every purchase helps sustain this community site.

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Huntsville’s Sketchy Neighborhoods hardcover book mockup