Main Street (Stone House), Old Washington, Mason County, KY
Summary
Significance: This two-story stone residential structure is the surviving example of several early stone buildings built in Washington in the early 19th century. Its simple, sturdy form and style reflect the character of the early town in transition from frontier settlement to prosperous community. The graceful interior stairway and paneled fireplace walls illustrate the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail with which the building was constructed.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-52
Survey number: HABS KY-125
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Old Washington, 38.61615, -83.80850
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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