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Genoa, General View, 1890, Genoa, Douglas County, NV

Genoa, General View, 1890, Genoa, Douglas County, NV

Survey number: HABS NV-3-12 Public domain image of 19th-century Genoa architecture, historical city building, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joseph E. Thropp House, South side State Route 1004, West of Township Route 50, Earlston, Bedford County, PA

Joseph E. Thropp House, South side State Route 1004, West of Township ...

Significance: Built by Joseph E. Thropp, owner of the Everett iron furnance, this two-and-one-story residence contains a number of Queen Anne elements and is one of the largest houses in Everett and its environ... More

Holzwarth Trout Lodge, Joe Fleshut's Cabin, Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake, Grand County, CO

Holzwarth Trout Lodge, Joe Fleshut's Cabin, Trail Ridge Road, Grand La...

Significance: This structure contributes to the historical theme of Pioneer Settlement and the Resort Industry. It was a typical western homestead cabin of the time and important for demonstrating the growth of... More

Harrigan-Sturver Building, 134 Iron Street, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA

Harrigan-Sturver Building, 134 Iron Street, Johnstown, Cambria County,...

Survey number: HABS PA-5782 Building/structure dates: 1903-1906 Initial Construction

Bertha & Joseph Zierer House, 1404 Second Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Bertha & Joseph Zierer House, 1404 Second Avenue, Altoona, Blair Count...

Survey number: HABS PA-5827 Building/structure dates: 1916 Initial Construction

Cash-Criss-Stark Building, North side, West Main Street, Saint Elmo (historical), Chaffee County, CO

Cash-Criss-Stark Building, North side, West Main Street, Saint Elmo (h...

Significance: This building illustrates the changing economy of St. Elmo as it passed through its final boom. Stores decreased in number; demand for rental rooms and houses increased. Mrs. Stark responded by ... More

Wimmelskaftsgade 6B (House), 6B Wimmelskafts Street, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI
Harbison-Walker Refractories Company, Superintendent's House, Southeast side of State Route 865, Blandburg, Cambria County, PA

Harbison-Walker Refractories Company, Superintendent's House, Southeas...

See also HABS PA-5973 & PA-5972 for related information on the refractories industry. Survey number: HABS PA-6000

Green Hill Plantation, Slave Quarters, State Route 728, Long Island, Campbell County, Virginia

Green Hill Plantation, Slave Quarters, State Route 728, Long Island, C...

Significance: "Green Hill" plantation was built by Samuel Pannill who first bought 600 acres from William and Moses Fuqua in 1797, and added to and developed the plantation 'til his death in 1864. Survey numbe... More

Sibyla Brinton House, 311 South Church Street, West Chester, Chester County, PA

Sibyla Brinton House, 311 South Church Street, West Chester, Chester C...

Survey number: HABS PA-249 Building/structure dates: ca. 1850 Initial Construction

Early House, Louisburg, Franklin County, NC

Early House, Louisburg, Franklin County, NC

Survey number: HABS NC-182 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

James Riggs House, State Route 127, Robinhood, Sagadahoc County, ME

James Riggs House, State Route 127, Robinhood, Sagadahoc County, ME

Suggested address, State Route 127, is not verifiable in documentation. See HABS No. ME-46 for written data & site plan. Survey number: HABS ME-27

Kirkegade, General View, Church Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Kirkegade, General View, Church Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Survey number: HABS VI-108 Public domain photograph of car, historic place, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Allison Hill (Houses), Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA

Allison Hill (Houses), Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA

Written data includes floor plans. Significance: Example of three story, residential row home of the Eastlake style, which contributes to the Allison Hill Historic District. Survey number: HABS PA-5203-H Bui... More

Frederick & Lisette Ball House, 707 Lexington Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Frederick & Lisette Ball House, 707 Lexington Avenue, Altoona, Blair C...

Survey number: HABS PA-5811 Building/structure dates: 1897 Initial Construction

Judge John Ruggles House, 29 Main Street (U.S. Route 1), Thomaston, Knox County, ME

Judge John Ruggles House, 29 Main Street (U.S. Route 1), Thomaston, Kn...

Significance: This large, impressive, frame house was built for Judge John Ruggles, a lawyer, congressman, and prominent citizen of Thomaston. Survey number: HABS ME-106 Building/structure dates: 1827 Initia... More

Hoffman Farm, Main House, Keedysville Road, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Hoffman Farm, Main House, Keedysville Road, Sharpsburg, Washington Cou...

Survey number: HABS MD-961-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000038

Harvey House, 15 East State Street, Doylestown, Bucks County, PA

Harvey House, 15 East State Street, Doylestown, Bucks County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-1006 Building/structure dates: after. 1820- before. 1830 Initial Construction

Margaret Porter House, Main & Middle Streets, Walpole, Cheshire County, NH

Margaret Porter House, Main & Middle Streets, Walpole, Cheshire County...

Survey number: HABS NH-63 Building/structure dates: ca. 1837- ca. 1840 Initial Construction

2975 East Grand Boulevard (Apartment Building), Detroit, Wayne County, MI

2975 East Grand Boulevard (Apartment Building), Detroit, Wayne County,...

Survey number: HABS MI-444 Public domain photograph - historical image of Michigan, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arbuckle House, Carriage House, 140 East Fifth Street, Erie, Erie County, PA

Arbuckle House, Carriage House, 140 East Fifth Street, Erie, Erie Coun...

Survey number: HABS PA-311-A Public domain photograph of a house, residential property, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Adobe & Sod House, Isleta Pueblo, Bernalillo County, NM

Adobe & Sod House, Isleta Pueblo, Bernalillo County, NM

Survey number: HABS NM-79 Public domain photograph - New Mexico, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Liberty Historic District, Jack Kirsh Cabin No. 3, Route 2, Cle Elum, Liberty, Kittitas County, WA

Liberty Historic District, Jack Kirsh Cabin No. 3, Route 2, Cle Elum, ...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-30 Survey number: HABS WA-163-O

1210 Third Avenue (House), Altoona, Blair County, PA

1210 Third Avenue (House), Altoona, Blair County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-5818 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John & Ellen Eirhart House, 1220 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

John & Ellen Eirhart House, 1220 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, ...

Survey number: HABS PA-5849 Building/structure dates: ca. 1892 Initial Construction

Hyman-Fleck-Wilber House, On slope south of east end of Main Street, Saint Elmo (historical), Chaffee County, CO

Hyman-Fleck-Wilber House, On slope south of east end of Main Street, S...

Significance: The cabin illustrates the practice of some miners to erect cabins on public land outside the St. Elmo townsite. The land belonged to the U.S. Government; the house to the builder, usually under l... More

Isabel A. Davis House II, 700 Lexington Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Isabel A. Davis House II, 700 Lexington Avenue, Altoona, Blair County,...

Survey number: HABS PA-5806 Building/structure dates: 1888 Initial Construction

Fletcher House, NC Route 69, Hendersonville, Henderson County, NC

Fletcher House, NC Route 69, Hendersonville, Henderson County, NC

Survey number: HABS NC-264 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

3111-3113 M Street Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

3111-3113 M Street Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columbia...

Survey number: HABS DC-32 Building/structure dates: 1940 Demolished Building/structure dates: ca. 1875- ca. 1899 Initial Construction

Guy Hoffman Farm, Original Farmhouse, Oley, Berks County, PA

Guy Hoffman Farm, Original Farmhouse, Oley, Berks County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-5266-B Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bellamy House, Southport, Brunswick County, NC

Bellamy House, Southport, Brunswick County, NC

Survey number: HABS NC-316 Public domain photograph of wooden church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Henri Penne Plantation, Kitchen, 1040 Henri Penne Road, Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, LA

Henri Penne Plantation, Kitchen, 1040 Henri Penne Road, Breaux Bridge,...

2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Kitchen, circa 1940s, was originally located at the rear of the Henri Penne house by porches on both buildings facing each other. In the current location,... More

Carter Farmhouse, State Route 1100, Gatesville, Gates County, NC

Carter Farmhouse, State Route 1100, Gatesville, Gates County, NC

Survey number: HABS NC-32 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction

Hershberger Farm, Privy, .4 mile East of Business Route 220, .35 mile Southeast of Cessna, Cessna, Bedford County, PA

Hershberger Farm, Privy, .4 mile East of Business Route 220, .35 mile ...

Survey number: HABS PA-5392-E Building/structure dates: ca. 1930- ca. 1940 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1930- ca. 1940 Initial Construction

Clair F. & Jean Shank House, 300 Wordsworth Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Clair F. & Jean Shank House, 300 Wordsworth Avenue, Altoona, Blair Cou...

Survey number: HABS PA-5912 Building/structure dates: 1966 Initial Construction

Bellmawr Park Mutual Housing Corporation, 38 & 40 Victory Drive, 38 & 40 Victory Drive, Bellmawr, Camden County, NJ

Bellmawr Park Mutual Housing Corporation, 38 & 40 Victory Drive, 38 & ...

Significance: Bellmawr Park was constructed in 1941 and consisted of 500 units, as part of a joint federal program with the Congress of Industrial Organizations for workers at local shipyards who could not affo... More

Fort Lawton, Double Non-Commissioned Officers Quarters, Discovery Park, Seattle, King County, WA

Fort Lawton, Double Non-Commissioned Officers Quarters, Discovery Park...

Significance: One of second two NCO Quarters, this duplex is identical in plan to #903. Completed March 31, 1904, from QMGO Plan No. 82-E. Original cost: $5,108. Two and one-half story and basement frame str... More

Rigg-Buckley House, 12410 Braddock Road, Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Rigg-Buckley House, 12410 Braddock Road, Centreville, Fairfax County, ...

Significance: The Rrigg-Buckley House is thought to have been constructed by John Rigg about 1823. Originally a one-story log house, it was expanded with a wood frame second floor at an unknown date in the ear... More

Creel Cabin, Hodgenville, Larue County, KY

Creel Cabin, Hodgenville, Larue County, KY

Survey number: HABS KY-96 Building/structure dates: 1815 Initial Construction

Alfred Bentley House, 1509 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Alfred Bentley House, 1509 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Survey number: HABS PA-5845 Building/structure dates: before 1870 Initial Construction

Effingham, State Route 646 vicinity, Aden, Prince William County, Virginia

Effingham, State Route 646 vicinity, Aden, Prince William County, Virg...

Significance: "Effingham" was the home of Colonel William Alexander (1744-1848) and a descendant of Philip Alexander, second son of the emigrant. This is the same family for whom the city of Alexandria was nam... More

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

Significance: This house has sections dating 1730 and 1771 by early Chester County settlers. An 1806 addition burned in 1920. Survey number: HABS PA-5137 Building/structure dates: 1730 Initial Construction B... More

Hopewell Village, Harrison Lloyd House, St. Peter's vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Harrison Lloyd House, St. Peter's vicinity, Hopewell...

Survey number: HABS PA-5168 Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County, NH

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-37 Survey number: HABS NH-37 Building/structure dates: ca. 1650 Initial Construction

Eames House, 203 Chautauqua Boulevard, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Eames House, 203 Chautauqua Boulevard, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County...

Significance: The Eames House is significant as an exemplary and influential example of post-World War II modern architecture and for its association with the lives of notable designers and residents Charles an... More

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County, NH

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-37 Survey number: HABS NH-37 Building/structure dates: ca. 1650 Initial Construction

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

William Miller House, Elliott Road, Avondale, Chester County, PA

Significance: This house has sections dating 1730 and 1771 by early Chester County settlers. An 1806 addition burned in 1920. Survey number: HABS PA-5137 Building/structure dates: 1730 Initial Construction B... More

Effingham, State Route 646 vicinity, Aden, Prince William County, Virginia

Effingham, State Route 646 vicinity, Aden, Prince William County, Virg...

Significance: "Effingham" was the home of Colonel William Alexander (1744-1848) and a descendant of Philip Alexander, second son of the emigrant. This is the same family for whom the city of Alexandria was nam... More

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County, NH

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-37 Survey number: HABS NH-37 Building/structure dates: ca. 1650 Initial Construction

Schweikher-Langsdorf House & Studio Museum, 645 South Meacham Road, Schaumburg, Cook County, IL

Schweikher-Langsdorf House & Studio Museum, 645 South Meacham Road, Sc...

2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Schweikher-Langsdorf House & Studio is an exemplary built work designed by noted Modernist architect, Paul Schweikher of Chicago, Illinois. Schweikher bui... More

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County, NH

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-37 Survey number: HABS NH-37 Building/structure dates: ca. 1650 Initial Construction

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County, NH

Doe Garrison, Lamprey River & Great Bay, Newmarket, Rockingham County,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-37 Survey number: HABS NH-37 Building/structure dates: ca. 1650 Initial Construction

Ivinson Mansion, 603 Ivinson Avenue, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Ivinson Mansion, 603 Ivinson Avenue, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Survey number: HABS WY-74 Building/structure dates: 1892 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 72001295

Ivinson Mansion, 603 Ivinson Avenue, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Ivinson Mansion, 603 Ivinson Avenue, Laramie, Albany County, WY

Survey number: HABS WY-74 Building/structure dates: 1892 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 72001295

Sylvester & Margaret England House, 300 Coleridge Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Sylvester & Margaret England House, 300 Coleridge Avenue, Altoona, Bla...

Survey number: HABS PA-5884 Building/structure dates: 1907 Initial Construction

Sylvester & Margaret England House, 300 Coleridge Avenue, Altoona, Blair County, PA

Sylvester & Margaret England House, 300 Coleridge Avenue, Altoona, Bla...

Survey number: HABS PA-5884 Building/structure dates: 1907 Initial Construction

Woodlands, State Route 600 vicinity, Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia

Woodlands, State Route 600 vicinity, Nassawadox, Northampton County, V...

Significance: This large farm house of all-frame construction is a well preserved example of cross hall type having typical Eastern Shore porches with flagstone floors on main facades. Victorian modernizations... More

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: Purchased by Olmsted in 1883, the house was remodeled before his death in 1903, and remodeled and added to until 1980 when it was declared a National Historic Site (National Park Service). The Fre... More

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: Purchased by Olmsted in 1883, the house was remodeled before his death in 1903, and remodeled and added to until 1980 when it was declared a National Historic Site (National Park Service). The Fre... More

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: Purchased by Olmsted in 1883, the house was remodeled before his death in 1903, and remodeled and added to until 1980 when it was declared a National Historic Site (National Park Service). The Fre... More

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: Purchased by Olmsted in 1883, the house was remodeled before his death in 1903, and remodeled and added to until 1980 when it was declared a National Historic Site (National Park Service). The Fre... More

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: Purchased by Olmsted in 1883, the house was remodeled before his death in 1903, and remodeled and added to until 1980 when it was declared a National Historic Site (National Park Service). The Fre... More

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: Purchased by Olmsted in 1883, the house was remodeled before his death in 1903, and remodeled and added to until 1980 when it was declared a National Historic Site (National Park Service). The Fre... More

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: Purchased by Olmsted in 1883, the house was remodeled before his death in 1903, and remodeled and added to until 1980 when it was declared a National Historic Site (National Park Service). The Fre... More

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Fairsted, 99 Warren Street, Brookline, Norfolk County, MA

Significance: Purchased by Olmsted in 1883, the house was remodeled before his death in 1903, and remodeled and added to until 1980 when it was declared a National Historic Site (National Park Service). The Fre... More

John Osborn House, Kings Highway West, Southport, Fairfield County, CT

John Osborn House, Kings Highway West, Southport, Fairfield County, CT

Survey number: HABS CT-20 Building/structure dates: 1772 Initial Construction

John Osborn House, Kings Highway West, Southport, Fairfield County, CT

John Osborn House, Kings Highway West, Southport, Fairfield County, CT

Survey number: HABS CT-20 Building/structure dates: 1772 Initial Construction

Blaubelt Mansion, Virginia City, Storey County, NV

Blaubelt Mansion, Virginia City, Storey County, NV

Survey number: HABS NV-15-5 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000458

Main Street District, 614-632 Main Street, Rapid City, Pennington County, SD

Main Street District, 614-632 Main Street, Rapid City, Pennington Coun...

Significance: The Main Street District borders the Rapid City Historic Commercial District which was a commercial center for transient miners in the 1870s and soon became the whole-sale center for western South... More

Main Street District, 614-632 Main Street, Rapid City, Pennington County, SD

Main Street District, 614-632 Main Street, Rapid City, Pennington Coun...

Significance: The Main Street District borders the Rapid City Historic Commercial District which was a commercial center for transient miners in the 1870s and soon became the whole-sale center for western South... More

Holden House, 4110 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, Prince George's County, MD

Holden House, 4110 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, Prince George's Count...

Survey number: HABS MD-1053 Building/structure dates: 1883 Initial Construction

Ham's Bluff Lighthouse, Assistant Keeper's Quarters, Maroon Ridge of Ham's Bluff, North Star, St. Croix, VI

Ham's Bluff Lighthouse, Assistant Keeper's Quarters, Maroon Ridge of H...

Significance: The significance of the two auxiliary buildings is their association with the Ham's Bluff Lighthouse. The Lighthouse was put into operation in 1913 by the Danish government in response to the bui... More

Ham's Bluff Lighthouse, Assistant Keeper's Quarters, Maroon Ridge of Ham's Bluff, North Star, St. Croix, VI

Ham's Bluff Lighthouse, Assistant Keeper's Quarters, Maroon Ridge of H...

Significance: The significance of the two auxiliary buildings is their association with the Ham's Bluff Lighthouse. The Lighthouse was put into operation in 1913 by the Danish government in response to the bui... More

Caroline County Jail, Sheriff's House, 101 Gay Street, Denton, Caroline County, MD

Caroline County Jail, Sheriff's House, 101 Gay Street, Denton, Carolin...

Significance: One of the oldest in the State of Maryland, the Caroline County Jail and Sheriff's House has been in continuous use as a jail since 1907 when it was built during a period of marked cultural, comme... More

Caroline County Jail, Sheriff's House, 101 Gay Street, Denton, Caroline County, MD

Caroline County Jail, Sheriff's House, 101 Gay Street, Denton, Carolin...

Significance: One of the oldest in the State of Maryland, the Caroline County Jail and Sheriff's House has been in continuous use as a jail since 1907 when it was built during a period of marked cultural, comme... More

Mary Cecil Canrtill No. 5 House, 216 Oregon Street, Georgetown, Scott County, KY

Mary Cecil Canrtill No. 5 House, 216 Oregon Street, Georgetown, Scott ...

Significance: The Cantrill #5 house represents a type of residence built for late 19th-early 20th century African-American working-class tenants. It is significant for its role as a residential subtype (double... More

Perry-Fairchild Homestead, West Broad Street, Stratford, Fairfield County, CT

Perry-Fairchild Homestead, West Broad Street, Stratford, Fairfield Cou...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-9 Survey number: HABS CT-65 Building/structure dates: 1750 Initial Construction

Dean E. Call Property, Big Springs Summer Home Area, Lot 5, Block D, Island Park, Fremont County, ID

Dean E. Call Property, Big Springs Summer Home Area, Lot 5, Block D, I...

Significance: The summer home exhibits local significance due to its association with the original development of the Big Springs Summer Home Area, begun in 1911 with the construction of the Forest Service Rang... More

Dean E. Call Property, Big Springs Summer Home Area, Lot 5, Block D, Island Park, Fremont County, ID

Dean E. Call Property, Big Springs Summer Home Area, Lot 5, Block D, I...

Significance: The summer home exhibits local significance due to its association with the original development of the Big Springs Summer Home Area, begun in 1911 with the construction of the Forest Service Rang... More

Dean E. Call Property, Big Springs Summer Home Area, Lot 5, Block D, Island Park, Fremont County, ID

Dean E. Call Property, Big Springs Summer Home Area, Lot 5, Block D, I...

Significance: The summer home exhibits local significance due to its association with the original development of the Big Springs Summer Home Area, begun in 1911 with the construction of the Forest Service Rang... More

Dr. John Brockenbrough House, 1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

Dr. John Brockenbrough House, 1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, Indepen...

Significance: The White House of the Confederacy served as the Executive Mansion for Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family from August 1861 to April 1865. Survey number: HABS VA-861 Building/s... More

Dr. John Brockenbrough House, 1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

Dr. John Brockenbrough House, 1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, Indepen...

Significance: The White House of the Confederacy served as the Executive Mansion for Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family from August 1861 to April 1865. Survey number: HABS VA-861 Building/s... More

Dr. John Brockenbrough House, 1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, Independent City, Virginia

Dr. John Brockenbrough House, 1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, Indepen...

Significance: The White House of the Confederacy served as the Executive Mansion for Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family from August 1861 to April 1865. Survey number: HABS VA-861 Building/s... More

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Significance: Built by 1839, Cherokee is an important example of French creole architecture and retains remarkable integrity in both materials and plan. Most Likely constructed by Charles Emile Sompeyrac around... More

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Significance: Built by 1839, Cherokee is an important example of French creole architecture and retains remarkable integrity in both materials and plan. Most Likely constructed by Charles Emile Sompeyrac around... More

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Significance: Built by 1839, Cherokee is an important example of French creole architecture and retains remarkable integrity in both materials and plan. Most Likely constructed by Charles Emile Sompeyrac around... More

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Significance: Built by 1839, Cherokee is an important example of French creole architecture and retains remarkable integrity in both materials and plan. Most Likely constructed by Charles Emile Sompeyrac around... More

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Cherokee Plantation, Highway 494, Natchez, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Significance: Built by 1839, Cherokee is an important example of French creole architecture and retains remarkable integrity in both materials and plan. Most Likely constructed by Charles Emile Sompeyrac around... More

2309 North Twelfth Street (House), Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL

2309 North Twelfth Street (House), Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL

Significance: This building's architectural and historical significance is derived from its contribution to the Ybor City National Historic Landmark District. Ybor City is a section of Tampa founded and built ... More

Timber Creek Bunkhouse & Mess Hall, Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake, Grand County, CO

Timber Creek Bunkhouse & Mess Hall, Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake, Gran...

Significance: The Timber Creek Bunkhouse and Mess Hall is significant as an example of National Park Service rustic architecture, which is present throughout Rocky Mountain National Park. The log frame structur... More

Timber Creek Bunkhouse & Mess Hall, Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake, Grand County, CO

Timber Creek Bunkhouse & Mess Hall, Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake, Gran...

Significance: The Timber Creek Bunkhouse and Mess Hall is significant as an example of National Park Service rustic architecture, which is present throughout Rocky Mountain National Park. The log frame structur... More

Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia

Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virgini...

Significance: Notable Georgian/Federal 5-part house, designed by William Thornton, architect of the United States Capitol. Woodlawn was built on part of the Mount Vernon estate for George Washington's adopted g... More

Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia

Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virgini...

Significance: Notable Georgian/Federal 5-part house, designed by William Thornton, architect of the United States Capitol. Woodlawn was built on part of the Mount Vernon estate for George Washington's adopted g... More

Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia

Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virgini...

Significance: Notable Georgian/Federal 5-part house, designed by William Thornton, architect of the United States Capitol. Woodlawn was built on part of the Mount Vernon estate for George Washington's adopted g... More

Arden H. Ballard House, 218 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Arden H. Ballard House, 218 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, Washte...

Significance: The Ladies Literary Club house is a surviving example of a 1840s Greek Revival house, with massive entry columns. The organization has owned the property since 1913 and was honored with a historic... More

Vowles Townhouses, 1111-1113 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

Vowles Townhouses, 1111-1113 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Charlo...

1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The first of these townhouses was most likely built by James Dinsmore, one of the craftsmen recruited by Thomas Jefferson to work on the University of Virgini... More

Wise-Hooe-Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Wise-Hooe-Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street, Alexandria, Indepe...

Significance: The Lloyd House, of late Georgian style and formal in composition is recognized as one of Alexandria's great mansions. This building is noteworthy as the full development of the town house with c... More

Wise-Hooe-Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Wise-Hooe-Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street, Alexandria, Indepe...

Significance: The Lloyd House, of late Georgian style and formal in composition is recognized as one of Alexandria's great mansions. This building is noteworthy as the full development of the town house with c... More

Wise-Hooe-Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Wise-Hooe-Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street, Alexandria, Indepe...

Significance: The Lloyd House, of late Georgian style and formal in composition is recognized as one of Alexandria's great mansions. This building is noteworthy as the full development of the town house with c... More

Fort Defiance, State Route 268, Yadkin Valley, Lenoir, Caldwell County, NC

Fort Defiance, State Route 268, Yadkin Valley, Lenoir, Caldwell County...

Survey number: HABS NC-106 Building/structure dates: 1788 Initial Construction

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