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Beemer Clifford
HarrellAIA

(1924–2007)

Harrell served in WWII as part of the Army Air Corps, then graduated from Georgia Tech. Harrell practiced architecture in Hickory NC for over 55 years. For some of that time, he was partners with an architect named Clark. He was founder of the Hickory Downtown Development Association and he created the Oktoberfest Committee annual festival. Ailing, he died at the 2007 festival. He was author of two books, Tomato Stake Dome Trip and A Wonderful Walk in the Woods.

Here's Harrell reading How Come Christmas.

Beemer Clifford Harrell
1950

The Elizabeth M. and James L. Houston House

24 9th Avenue NW, Hickory NC

Built by Moser & Shook Lumber Company. Quality House No. 16 in House & Home's 1959 portfolio: a split-level fitted into its hill so that the bedroom-level deck roofs the porch off the lower-level family room. Featured in House & Home, November 1958. Transferred in 1995 to the Houstons' Trust. Sold in 2013 to Leslie Jo Stogner.

The Elizabeth M. and James L. Houston House The Elizabeth M. and James L. Houston House The Elizabeth M. and James L. Houston House
1952

The Ruth Roberts Harrell Schroder House

508 Watford Avenue, Greenwood SC

Commissioned in 1950 for his mother. Deeded to Harrell and his siblings upon her death. Sold to the Bishop family. Fell into disrepair. Sold in 2012. Remodeled in 2013. Sold in 2014 to Roxanna Albury. Sold in 2024.

The Ruth Roberts Harrell Schroder House The Ruth Roberts Harrell Schroder House
1954

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103 Virginia Road, Montreat NC

Sold to Per O. Reich. Sold in 2013 to Marsha and William A. Rafter. Sold in 2018 Wayne Hatcher.

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1956

The Mack R. and Miriam B. Means House

214 9th Avenue NW, Hickory NC

Built by MG Crouch Lumber Company. Sold multiple times. Sold in 1995 to Susan D. and Brian P. Nestor. Sold in 2001 to Deborah and Charles Finger. Sold in 2019 to Johnathan and Holly Watson.

The Mack R. and Miriam B. Means House
1956

The Brian Lewis House

1852 2nd Street NW, Hickory NC

Built by MG Crouch Lumber Company. Many of the materials were imported. Sold in 2004 to Judith M. Bost. Sold in 2016 to Kelly and Jason Pope.

The Brian Lewis House The Brian Lewis House The Brian Lewis House The Brian Lewis House
1958

The Laura H. and Robert P. Robert Phifer House

101 Terrace Place, Morganton NC

Built by MG Crouch Lumber Company. Sold in 2005 to Charles M. Fulenwider II. Sold in 2015 by Charles and his wife Jennifer H. to Matthew L. Robison.

The Laura H. and Robert P. Robert Phifer House The Laura H. and Robert P. Robert Phifer House
1959

The Robert L. and Daisy S. Johnson House

960 North Center Street, Hickory NC

Sold to Kimberly C. and Michael A. Speagle. Sold in 2006 to Diane G. and John M. Vezmar. Sold to Kay Johnson and David N. Webber. Sold in 2009 to Diane G. and John M. Vezmar. Sold in 2013 to Melanie C. and Derek R. Willis. Sold in 2018 to Eileen P. and Jonathan L. Wilson.

The Robert L. and Daisy S. Johnson House
1959

The A. M. and Clara West House

351 2nd Street NE, Hickory NC

Built by MG Crouch Lumber Company. Traditional design. Sold multiple times. Sold in 1994 to Judy L. Davis.

The A. M. and Clara West House
1961

The Clarence Beach House

301 Hibriten Avenue SW, Lenoir NC

Built by MG Crouch Lumber Company. Sold in 2012 to Benjamin and Jennifer Boaz.

The Clarence Beach House
1979

The Beemer and Julia Rush Harrell House II

5785 Walnut Grove Lane, Hickory NC

Sold in 2007 to David Crichton and Sandy Trevathan. Still owners as of 2025.

The Beemer and Julia Rush Harrell House II The Beemer and Julia Rush Harrell House II
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The Henry Grill House

Valdese NC

Address unknown. Built by MG Crouch Lumber Company.

The Henry Grill House