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Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Avenue (corrected from original address of 531 Farmington Avenue), Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Avenue (corrected from original addre...

Sometimes architecturally referred to as "Mississippi Steamboat" style. Significance: Completed in 1874, the Mark Twain house was designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter and Alfred H. Thorp for noted American autho... More

Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Avenue (corrected from original address of 531 Farmington Avenue), Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Avenue (corrected from original addre...

Sometimes architecturally referred to as "Mississippi Steamboat" style. Significance: Completed in 1874, the Mark Twain house was designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter and Alfred H. Thorp for noted American autho... More

Cedric & Patricia Boulter House, 1 Rawson Woods Circle, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

Cedric & Patricia Boulter House, 1 Rawson Woods Circle, Cincinnati, Ha...

2009 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The house is a two-story, in-line solar hemicycle, Usonian-design home set into a southeast-facing hill overlooking Rawson Woods Park. The interio... More

Cedric & Patricia Boulter House, 1 Rawson Woods Circle, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

Cedric & Patricia Boulter House, 1 Rawson Woods Circle, Cincinnati, Ha...

2009 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The house is a two-story, in-line solar hemicycle, Usonian-design home set into a southeast-facing hill overlooking Rawson Woods Park. The interio... More

Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, Newport County, RI

Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, Newport County, RI

Survey number: HABS RI-33 Building/structure dates: 1739 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1932 Subsequent Work National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000014

Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, Newport County, RI

Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, Newport County, RI

Survey number: HABS RI-33 Building/structure dates: 1739 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1932 Subsequent Work National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000014

Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, Newport County, RI

Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, Newport County, RI

Survey number: HABS RI-33 Building/structure dates: 1739 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1932 Subsequent Work National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000014

The Old Springfield House, torn down 1891. Springfield, Vt.

The Old Springfield House, torn down 1891. Springfield, Vt.

Photograph shows men standing on the porch and women on the balcony of hotel. Copyright 1907 by Photo Dept., the Old Corner Drug Store. No. 34 and No. 1753.

[William McKinley making speech from balcony in New Orleans]

[William McKinley making speech from balcony in New Orleans]

H4394 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Teunisson, New Orleans. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Material on street in front of entranceway to building]

[Material on street in front of entranceway to building]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a Russian Empire, color separation negatives, Prokudin Gorsky, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Tripoli - Sentinels - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Tripoli - Sentinels - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Photograph shows Italian soldiers on the balcony of the minaret of a mosque in Tripoli, Libya during the Turco-Italian War (Italo-Turkish War) which took place between September 1911 and October 1912. (Source: ... More

A vista through iron lace, New Orleans

A vista through iron lace, New Orleans

Purchase; Genthe Estate; 1942 or 1943. Plate 041 The Arnold Genthe collection includes a wide range of photographs. It is particularly renowned for its photographs of San Francisco's Chinatown, which Genthe be... More

Courtyard balconies, New Orleans

Courtyard balconies, New Orleans

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical landmark building, courtyard, 17th, 18th, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Jewish children on balcony, during Sabbath]

[Jewish children on balcony, during Sabbath]

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of children, kids, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Old Presbyterian meeting house, erected 1774, Alexandria, Virginia

Old Presbyterian meeting house, erected 1774, Alexandria, Virginia

Photograph shows interior view of pews, pulpit, and balcony of Presbyterian church. Copyright 1928 by Leet Bros. Co.

Detail of Pontalba balcony, New Orleans

Detail of Pontalba balcony, New Orleans

Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bocage, Mississippi River Road, Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Bocage, Mississippi River Road, Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Title from photographer's inventory. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11836-3. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; ... More

Tavern, Court House vic., New Kent County, Virginia

Tavern, Court House vic., New Kent County, Virginia

Public domain photograph of court building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lower Rockland, Leesburg vic., Loudoun County, Virginia

Lower Rockland, Leesburg vic., Loudoun County, Virginia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Michie's Old Tavern, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia

Michie's Old Tavern, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Old Market House, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

Old Market House, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic market square, downtown, commercial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Belo House, Main St. near Bank, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina

Belo House, Main St. near Bank, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North C...

Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: 1849. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-34. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and... More

Old house, Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina

Old house, Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina

Title from photographer's inventory. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-16. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase;... More

Unidentified house, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

Unidentified house, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

Title from photographer's inventory. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-26. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase;... More

Slater House, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

Slater House, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

Public domain photograph of a historic place in Florida, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Georgetown, Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina

Georgetown, Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Bruce Barton, residence at 117 E. 55th St., New York City. Balcony detail II

Bruce Barton, residence at 117 E. 55th St., New York City. Balcony det...

Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Llambias House, 31 St. Francis Street, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

Llambias House, 31 St. Francis Street, St. Augustine, St. Johns County...

Public domain photograph of a historic place in Florida, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical landmark building, courtyard, 17th, 18th, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Cordova Hotel, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

Cordova Hotel, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida

Picryl description: Public domain image of a palace, villa, or large historic building, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

J. F. Dozier Farm, Tarboro vic., Edgecombe County, North Carolina

J. F. Dozier Farm, Tarboro vic., Edgecombe County, North Carolina

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Cool Springs Inn, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

Cool Springs Inn, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

837 Gov. Nichols St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

837 Gov. Nichols St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

716 Toulouse St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

716 Toulouse St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Calhoun Street, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Calhoun Street, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Public domain photograph of stairs, steps, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Charleston Female Seminary, 50 Philip St., Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Charleston Female Seminary, 50 Philip St., Charleston, Charleston Coun...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Hayes, Edenton vic., Chowan County, North Carolina

Hayes, Edenton vic., Chowan County, North Carolina

Public domain photograph of a historic place in South Carolina, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hayes, Edenton vic., Chowan County, North Carolina

Hayes, Edenton vic., Chowan County, North Carolina

Public domain photograph of a historic place in South Carolina, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Brigot Buildings, 601-605 Royal St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Brigot Buildings, 601-605 Royal St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Loui...

Public domain image of a train station in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

10 Charlotte Street, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

10 Charlotte Street, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Title from photographer's inventory. demolished 1940. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11840. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divis... More

Miles Brewton House, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Miles Brewton House, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Picryl description: Public domain image of a victorian era building, victorian house, 19th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

John Edwards House, 15 Meeting St., Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

John Edwards House, 15 Meeting St., Charleston, Charleston County, Sou...

Public domain photograph of a historic place in South Carolina, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

718 Gov. Nichols St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

718 Gov. Nichols St., New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical landmark building, courtyard, 17th, 18th, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

701 Burgundy, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

701 Burgundy, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Josiah Smith House, 7 Meeting St., Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

Josiah Smith House, 7 Meeting St., Charleston, Charleston County, Sout...

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s house, porch, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chateau des Fleurs, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Chateau des Fleurs, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Hickory Hill, Wilson vic., E. Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Hickory Hill, Wilson vic., E. Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Carson House, Marion vic., McDowell County, North Carolina

Carson House, Marion vic., McDowell County, North Carolina

Title from photographer's inventory. Related name: Wayne Jamieson. Located on Buck Creek on road to Old Fort. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-55. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of t... More

St. Emma, Donaldsonville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana

St. Emma, Donaldsonville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana

Title from photographer's inventory. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11836-4. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Purchase; ... More

Uncle Sam Plantation, Convent vic., St. James Parish, Louisiana

Uncle Sam Plantation, Convent vic., St. James Parish, Louisiana

Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Clover Hill, Lenoir vic., Happy Valley, Caldwell County, North Carolina

Clover Hill, Lenoir vic., Happy Valley, Caldwell County, North Carolin...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Burnside Plantation, Darrow vic., Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Burnside Plantation, Darrow vic., Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Auburn, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi

Auburn, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville, W. Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville, W. Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Labatut, New Roads, Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Labatut, New Roads, Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Stonewall, Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Stonewall, Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Poteat House, Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina

Poteat House, Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina

Alternate title: Forest Home. Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: 1835. Related name: Mrs. Lawrence Stallin. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11839-17. Credit line: Carnegie Surve... More

William Lucas House, McClellanville, Charleston County, South Carolina

William Lucas House, McClellanville, Charleston County, South Carolina

Alternate title: The Wedge. Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: 1826. Related name: Elbridge Gerry Chadwick. Plantation named from its peculiar shape. Built and long owned by Wm. Luca... More

Boddie House, La Grange vic., Troup County, Georgia

Boddie House, La Grange vic., Troup County, Georgia

Title from photographer's inventory. Building/structure dates: 1836. Related name: Miss Belle Boddie, Miss Van Boddie. Two story portico with 4 Ionic columns. Cullen Rodgers arch. & builder for Nathan Van Boddi... More

Frank Tait House, Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama

Frank Tait House, Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama

Public domain photograph of Alabama in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

G. C. Thompson House, 302 E. Main St., Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama

G. C. Thompson House, 302 E. Main St., Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Dr. A.T. Mabry House, 629 Tremont St. at McLeod, Selma, Dallas County, Alabama

Dr. A.T. Mabry House, 629 Tremont St. at McLeod, Selma, Dallas County,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

James Dellet House, Claiborne, Monroe County, Alabama

James Dellet House, Claiborne, Monroe County, Alabama

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

417 Montgomery Street, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

417 Montgomery Street, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

Public domain photograph of Georgia in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Duffie's Tavern, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Duffie's Tavern, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Public domain photograph of Alabama in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Thorn Hill, Talladega vic., Talladega County, Alabama

Thorn Hill, Talladega vic., Talladega County, Alabama

Public domain photograph of 1930s-1940s house, porch, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

House, Sparta vic., Hancock County, Georgia

House, Sparta vic., Hancock County, Georgia

Public domain photograph of Georgia in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mott House, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia

Mott House, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia

Public domain photograph of Georgia in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prince and Princess Alexis Zalstem-Zalessky, residence in Palm Beach, Florida. Ocean balcony detail

Prince and Princess Alexis Zalstem-Zalessky, residence in Palm Beach, ...

Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gypsy Rose Lee, residence at 153 E. 63rd St., New York City. Herself on balcony

Gypsy Rose Lee, residence at 153 E. 63rd St., New York City. Herself o...

Public domain photograph of early 20th-century New York metropolis cityscape, buildings, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Loew's State Theater, Times Square. Balcony II

Loew's State Theater, Times Square. Balcony II

Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

French Quarter balcony with classic ironwork, New Orleans, Louisiana

French Quarter balcony with classic ironwork, New Orleans, Louisiana

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Lafayette Hill, Albemarle County, Virginia

Lafayette Hill, Albemarle County, Virginia

Title from photographer's inventory. Zion Road. Corresponding reference print in LOT 11841-2C25. Credit line: Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Divisi... More

Bachman House, Lonesome Hollow, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Bachman House, Lonesome Hollow, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Significance: The Bachman House is believed to have been built ca. 1825 for Alois Bachman, a German immigrant and tavern keeper. The house is built into an embankment, similar to many early Pennsylvania stone ... More

Bachman House, Lonesome Hollow, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Bachman House, Lonesome Hollow, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Significance: The Bachman House is believed to have been built ca. 1825 for Alois Bachman, a German immigrant and tavern keeper. The house is built into an embankment, similar to many early Pennsylvania stone ... More

Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport...

Significance: Touro Synagogue is perhaps Peter Harrison's most successful building. Although it presents a most severe facade to the street, the interior treatment, including carved wooden furnishings and gall... More

Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport...

Significance: Touro Synagogue is perhaps Peter Harrison's most successful building. Although it presents a most severe facade to the street, the interior treatment, including carved wooden furnishings and gall... More

Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport...

Significance: Touro Synagogue is perhaps Peter Harrison's most successful building. Although it presents a most severe facade to the street, the interior treatment, including carved wooden furnishings and gall... More

Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Touro Synagogue, Congregation Jeshuat Israel, 85 Touro Street, Newport...

Significance: Touro Synagogue is perhaps Peter Harrison's most successful building. Although it presents a most severe facade to the street, the interior treatment, including carved wooden furnishings and gall... More

[Girod House (New Orleans, La.). Window and balcony]

[Girod House (New Orleans, La.). Window and balcony]

Drawing by Alvyk Boyd Cruise. Ref. copy may be in HABS LA, 36-NEWOR, 8-. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Forms part of the Historic American Buildings Survey collection.

United Congregational Church, Spring & Pelham Streets, Newport, Newport County, RI

United Congregational Church, Spring & Pelham Streets, Newport, Newpor...

Significance: This church, built in 1855-1857, serves the United First and Second Congregational parishes of Newport whose history began in the late 17th century. The building, designed by Joseph C. Wells and ... More

The Arcade, 130 Westminster Street, Providence, Providence County, RI

The Arcade, 130 Westminster Street, Providence, Providence County, RI

Significance: This is a well-preserved example of an early nineteenth century business arcade, and an important, early example of the Greek Revival in Rhode Island. Survey number: HABS RI-206 Building/structu... More

Starkweather-Stearns House, 60 Summit Avenue (moved from 57 Summit Avenue), Pawtucket, Providence County, RI

Starkweather-Stearns House, 60 Summit Avenue (moved from 57 Summit Ave...

Significance: The house was constructed around 1800 and has been moved twice. It is a large, frame building with a balustraded monitor roof. The robustness of the quoining and rustication lend it an older feel,... More

Mormon Tabernacle, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT

Mormon Tabernacle, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT

See also HABS UT-36-2 for additional documentation. Significance: The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints started construction of its Salt Lake City Tabernacle on 26 July 1864, and held its first co... More

Fleur De Lys Studio, 7 Thomas Street, Providence, Providence County, RI

Fleur De Lys Studio, 7 Thomas Street, Providence, Providence County, R...

1990 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Fleur de Lys Studio, in Providence, Rhode Island was built in 1885. Designed by Sydney Burleigh, an artist and Edmund Wilson, a Beaux Arts trained archit... More

Fleur De Lys Studio, 7 Thomas Street, Providence, Providence County, RI

Fleur De Lys Studio, 7 Thomas Street, Providence, Providence County, R...

1990 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Fleur de Lys Studio, in Providence, Rhode Island was built in 1885. Designed by Sydney Burleigh, an artist and Edmund Wilson, a Beaux Arts trained archit... More

Ugolok dvort︠s︡a. Borzhom - Color separation negative, public domain

Ugolok dvort︠s︡a. Borzhom - Color separation negative, public domain

Public domain photograph of a tall building, villa, mansion, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Haygood House, State Highway 97 (County Road 29), Lowndesboro, Lowndes County, AL

Haygood House, State Highway 97 (County Road 29), Lowndesboro, Lowndes...

Survey number: HABS AL-678 Building/structure dates: ca. 1830 Initial Construction

Pension Building, 440 G Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Pension Building, 440 G Street Northwest, Washington, District of Colu...

Significance: The Pension Building was erected in 1883 at a cost of $900,000, as a memorial to the veterans of the Civil War. From 1885 until 1926 it was occupied by the Bureau of Pensions. The latter years t... More

Heathville Tavern, Heathville, Northumberland County, Virginia

Heathville Tavern, Heathville, Northumberland County, Virginia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, colonial house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

St. James Hotel, 1200 Water Avenue, Selma, Dallas County, AL

St. James Hotel, 1200 Water Avenue, Selma, Dallas County, AL

Survey number: HABS AL-713 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction

Washington & Lee University, Lee Chapel, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia

Washington & Lee University, Lee Chapel, Lexington, Lexington, Virgini...

Significance: The Lee Chapel was declared a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1961 by the U.S. Department of the Interior which stated that "This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and ill... More

Star Theater, 1615-1617 East Eighteenth Street, Kansas City, Jackson County, MO

Star Theater, 1615-1617 East Eighteenth Street, Kansas City, Jackson C...

Significance: The Star Theater (Gem Theater) is significant as one of the first and most enduring movie theaters constructed in Kansas City, Missouri, for an African-American clientele. The Star was built in 1... More

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, Distri...

Significance: The Washington Canoe Club, built in 1904 in the Shingle style, sits along the Potomac River, between it and the tow path of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washingto... More

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, Distri...

Significance: The Washington Canoe Club, built in 1904 in the Shingle style, sits along the Potomac River, between it and the tow path of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washingto... More

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, Distri...

Significance: The Washington Canoe Club, built in 1904 in the Shingle style, sits along the Potomac River, between it and the tow path of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washingto... More

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, Distri...

Significance: The Washington Canoe Club, built in 1904 in the Shingle style, sits along the Potomac River, between it and the tow path of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washingto... More

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, Distri...

Significance: The Washington Canoe Club, built in 1904 in the Shingle style, sits along the Potomac River, between it and the tow path of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washingto... More

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Washington Canoe Club, 3700 Water Street Northwest, Washington, Distri...

Significance: The Washington Canoe Club, built in 1904 in the Shingle style, sits along the Potomac River, between it and the tow path of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washingto... More

Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Avenue (corrected from original address of 531 Farmington Avenue), Hartford, Hartford County, CT

Mark Twain House, 351 Farmington Avenue (corrected from original addre...

Sometimes architecturally referred to as "Mississippi Steamboat" style. Significance: Completed in 1874, the Mark Twain house was designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter and Alfred H. Thorp for noted American autho... More

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