Mary Ann Shadd Cary House, 1421 W Street Northwest, Washington, Distri...
Significance: Home, from 1881-86, of Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-93). Cary is an important figure in African-American history, being the first black newspaperwoman in North America, proponent of women's rights, ... More
Colonel John Black House, West Main Street (State Route 172), Ellswort...
Significance: Interesting example of the Federal Style. Of exceptional quality for the area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Interesting extant outbuildings are a Stables and Carriage House ... More
William Lord Building, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, York County, ME
Survey number: HABS ME-132 Building/structure dates: 1825 Initial Construction
Christian Heurich Mansion, 1307 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washin...
Significance: Elaborate example of the Romanesque Revival Style, the house was built for Christian Heurich, German immigrant, brewery owner and philanthropist. Important for its retention of original material,... More
Christian Heurich Mansion, 1307 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washin...
Significance: Elaborate example of the Romanesque Revival Style, the house was built for Christian Heurich, German immigrant, brewery owner and philanthropist. Important for its retention of original material,... More
United States Post Office & Courthouse, Third & Walnut Streets, Harris...
Significance: Interesting Classical Revival government building, designed by the Supervising Architect, Treasury Department, James G. Hill. Survey number: HABS PA-1255 Building/structure dates: 1877-1882 Ini... More
The Maples, 630 South Carolina Avenue Southeast, Washington, District ...
Significance: Maple Square: When George Washington with his architect-engineer, Major l'Enfant, was planning the capitol of the young republic, the site of "Maple Square was occupied by a pioneer log cabin. At... More
Moravian Pottery & Tile Works, Southwest side of State Route 313 (Swam...
See also HAER PA-107 for additional documentation. Includes drawings, photographs & written data. Significance: Designed by anthropologist and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer as a factory to reproduce the deco... More
Bowman's Castle, Front & Second Streets, Brownsville, Fayette County, ...
Significance: Originally constructed by Jacob Bowman as a trading post & home, Bowman's Castle was both an important commercial enterprise on Pennsylvania's frontier and home to one of the area's most prominent... More
Bowman's Castle, Front & Second Streets, Brownsville, Fayette County, ...
Significance: Originally constructed by Jacob Bowman as a trading post & home, Bowman's Castle was both an important commercial enterprise on Pennsylvania's frontier and home to one of the area's most prominent... More
Broad Street Market, Frame Wing, Verbeke & Capitol Streets, Harrisburg...
Significance: The Broad Street Market has been in continuous operation since 1863, and is thus one of the oldest markets in the state. Although the other buildings of the complex have been restored, this frame ... More
Appomattox Courthouse, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia
Significance: Site of the surrender of Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces to Ulysses S. Grant, thus ending the Civil War. Survey number: HABS VA-716 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Buildi... More
Mercer Museum, Pine & Ashland Streets, Doylestown, Bucks County, PA
See also HAER PA-107 for additional documentation. Includes photographs (photographs 67 & 68). Significance: A pioneering example of the use of reinforced concrete. An eclectic interpretation of Medieval styles... More
Mercer Museum, Pine & Ashland Streets, Doylestown, Bucks County, PA
See also HAER PA-107 for additional documentation. Includes photographs (photographs 67 & 68). Significance: A pioneering example of the use of reinforced concrete. An eclectic interpretation of Medieval styles... More
Mercer Museum, Pine & Ashland Streets, Doylestown, Bucks County, PA
See also HAER PA-107 for additional documentation. Includes photographs (photographs 67 & 68). Significance: A pioneering example of the use of reinforced concrete. An eclectic interpretation of Medieval styles... More
General Oliver O. Howard House, 607 Howard Place Northwest, Washington...
Significance: Built by Gen. Howard, commissioner of the Freedman's Bureau and founder of Howard University. Purchased by the university in 1909 for use as offices and classrooms. Survey number: HABS DC-284 ... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia
Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More
Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia
Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More
Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Fairfax Cou...
Significance: Originally home of Augustine Washington, George Washington's father, it became the first president's home from 1754 until his death in 1799. Became the object of America's first successful nation... More
Head Tide Church, 1838 Head Tide Church Road, Head Tide, Lincoln Count...
Significance: Good example of a small country Maine church. Interesting blend of a variety of stylistic elements. Integral part of the Head Tide National Register Historic District. Unprocessed Field note mat... More
Head Tide Church, 1838 Head Tide Church Road, Head Tide, Lincoln Count...
Significance: Good example of a small country Maine church. Interesting blend of a variety of stylistic elements. Integral part of the Head Tide National Register Historic District. Unprocessed Field note mat... More
Head Tide Church, 1838 Head Tide Church Road, Head Tide, Lincoln Count...
Significance: Good example of a small country Maine church. Interesting blend of a variety of stylistic elements. Integral part of the Head Tide National Register Historic District. Unprocessed Field note mat... More
Head Tide Church, 1838 Head Tide Church Road, Head Tide, Lincoln Count...
Significance: Good example of a small country Maine church. Interesting blend of a variety of stylistic elements. Integral part of the Head Tide National Register Historic District. Unprocessed Field note mat... More
William Pennock House, Swarthmore Avenue (moved to Upland, Delaware Co...
Significance: Interesting example of vernacular log construction. Survey number: HABS PA-1243 Building/structure dates: ca. 1790 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1966 Subsequent Work
John Chad House, State Route 100, U.S. Route 1 vicinity, Chadds Ford, ...
Significance: This early 18th century vernacular farmhouse, which has retained a high degree of integrity, was constructed and owned by members of a prominent Quaker family. During the Revolution, the house sur... More
John Chad House, State Route 100, U.S. Route 1 vicinity, Chadds Ford, ...
Significance: This early 18th century vernacular farmhouse, which has retained a high degree of integrity, was constructed and owned by members of a prominent Quaker family. During the Revolution, the house sur... More
John Chad House, State Route 100, U.S. Route 1 vicinity, Chadds Ford, ...
Significance: This early 18th century vernacular farmhouse, which has retained a high degree of integrity, was constructed and owned by members of a prominent Quaker family. During the Revolution, the house sur... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
Allegheny County Courthouse & Jail, 436 Grant Street (Courthouse), 420...
Significance: A prime example of noted architect Richardson's work in what would come to be known as the "Richardsonian Romanesque Style." The jail is particularly notable as an example of functionalism. Surv... More
Allegheny County Courthouse & Jail, 436 Grant Street (Courthouse), 420...
Significance: A prime example of noted architect Richardson's work in what would come to be known as the "Richardsonian Romanesque Style." The jail is particularly notable as an example of functionalism. Surv... More
Allegheny County Courthouse & Jail, 436 Grant Street (Courthouse), 420...
Significance: A prime example of noted architect Richardson's work in what would come to be known as the "Richardsonian Romanesque Style." The jail is particularly notable as an example of functionalism. Surv... More
Hopewell Village, Tenant House No. 2, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewe...
Significance: Interesting example of vernacular construction and an integral part of the Hopewell Village complex. Survey number: HABS PA-5157-G Building/structure dates: ca. 1790- ca. 1810 Initial Construct... More
Colonel John Black House, West Main Street (State Route 172), Ellswort...
Significance: Interesting example of the Federal Style. Of exceptional quality for the area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Interesting extant outbuildings are a Stables and Carriage House ... More
Christian Heurich Mansion, 1307 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washin...
Significance: Elaborate example of the Romanesque Revival Style, the house was built for Christian Heurich, German immigrant, brewery owner and philanthropist. Important for its retention of original material,... More
United States Post Office & Courthouse, Third & Walnut Streets, Harris...
Significance: Interesting Classical Revival government building, designed by the Supervising Architect, Treasury Department, James G. Hill. Survey number: HABS PA-1255 Building/structure dates: 1877-1882 Ini... More
The Maples, 630 South Carolina Avenue Southeast, Washington, District ...
Significance: Maple Square: When George Washington with his architect-engineer, Major l'Enfant, was planning the capitol of the young republic, the site of "Maple Square was occupied by a pioneer log cabin. At... More
The Maples, 630 South Carolina Avenue Southeast, Washington, District ...
Significance: Maple Square: When George Washington with his architect-engineer, Major l'Enfant, was planning the capitol of the young republic, the site of "Maple Square was occupied by a pioneer log cabin. At... More
The Maples, 630 South Carolina Avenue Southeast, Washington, District ...
Significance: Maple Square: When George Washington with his architect-engineer, Major l'Enfant, was planning the capitol of the young republic, the site of "Maple Square was occupied by a pioneer log cabin. At... More
The Maples, 630 South Carolina Avenue Southeast, Washington, District ...
Significance: Maple Square: When George Washington with his architect-engineer, Major l'Enfant, was planning the capitol of the young republic, the site of "Maple Square was occupied by a pioneer log cabin. At... More
The Maples, 630 South Carolina Avenue Southeast, Washington, District ...
Significance: Maple Square: When George Washington with his architect-engineer, Major l'Enfant, was planning the capitol of the young republic, the site of "Maple Square was occupied by a pioneer log cabin. At... More
Bowman's Castle, Front & Second Streets, Brownsville, Fayette County, ...
Significance: Originally constructed by Jacob Bowman as a trading post & home, Bowman's Castle was both an important commercial enterprise on Pennsylvania's frontier and home to one of the area's most prominent... More
Appomattox Courthouse, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia
Significance: Site of the surrender of Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces to Ulysses S. Grant, thus ending the Civil War. Survey number: HABS VA-716 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Buildi... More
Colonial Hotel, Beach & Ocean Avenues, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ
Significance: Interesting example of Second Empire hotel design. Survey number: HABS NJ-850 Building/structure dates: 1894- 1895 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Natio... More
Mercer Museum, Pine & Ashland Streets, Doylestown, Bucks County, PA
See also HAER PA-107 for additional documentation. Includes photographs (photographs 67 & 68). Significance: A pioneering example of the use of reinforced concrete. An eclectic interpretation of Medieval styles... More
Old Stone House, 3051 M Street Northwest, Washington, District of Colu...
Significance: One of the oldest buildings in the District of Columbia. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS DC-10-2 Building/structure dates: ca. 1767 Initial ... More
Old Stone House, 3051 M Street Northwest, Washington, District of Colu...
Significance: One of the oldest buildings in the District of Columbia. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS DC-10-2 Building/structure dates: ca. 1767 Initial ... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, ...
See also HAER DC-5 for additional documentation. Significance: Built to commemorate the first president of the United States, the monument has also become a hallowed symbol of the nation's government and the ci... More
Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia
Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More
Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia
Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More
Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia
Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More
Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia
Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More
Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia
Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More
Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia
Significance: Mount Airy is the most outstanding 18th century stone house erected in Virginia and the earliest known full Palladian villa constructed in the American colonies. Survey number: HABS VA-72 Buildi... More
Hopewell Village, Tenant House No. 1, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewe...
Significance: Interesting example of vernacular construction and an integral part of the Hopewell Village complex. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-185 Survey number: HABS PA-515... More
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
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
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
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
William Pennock House, Swarthmore Avenue (moved to Upland, Delaware Co...
Significance: Interesting example of vernacular log construction. Survey number: HABS PA-1243 Building/structure dates: ca. 1790 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1966 Subsequent Work
John Clark House, 95 Jefferson Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, ...
Significance: Typical of Portsmouth houses of the mid-18th century. Name derives from the first of the Clark family, who were involved in maritime industry, to live there. Survey number: HABS NH-85 Building/... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
U.S. Department of the Interior, Eighteenth & C Streets Northwest, Was...
Significance: One of Washington's major governmental buildings, it was designed by one of the city's most noted architects, Waddy Wood. Interesting example of the blending of traditional Classical motifs with ... More
Allegheny County Courthouse & Jail, 436 Grant Street (Courthouse), 420...
Significance: A prime example of noted architect Richardson's work in what would come to be known as the "Richardsonian Romanesque Style." The jail is particularly notable as an example of functionalism. Surv... More
Allegheny County Courthouse & Jail, 436 Grant Street (Courthouse), 420...
Significance: A prime example of noted architect Richardson's work in what would come to be known as the "Richardsonian Romanesque Style." The jail is particularly notable as an example of functionalism. Surv... More
U.S. Soldiers Home, Quarters No. 2, Rock Creek Church Road & Upshur St...
See HABS No. DC-353 for list of related structures. Significance: Soldiers Home established by Congress in 1851. Quarters 2 one of the earliest buildings in the complex. Survey number: HABS DC-353-B Building... More
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, 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
Colonel John Black House, West Main Street (State Route 172), Ellswort...
Significance: Interesting example of the Federal Style. Of exceptional quality for the area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Interesting extant outbuildings are a Stables and Carriage House ... More