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Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William Pennock House, Swarthmore Avenue (moved to Upland, Delaware County, PA), Swarthmore, Delaware County, PA

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, Delaware County, PA

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 Clark House, 95 Jefferson Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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 Ross Street (Jail), Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

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 Ross Street (Jail), Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

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 Ross Street (Jail), Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

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 Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, 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

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

Colonel John Black House, West Main Street (State Route 172), Ellsworth, Hancock County, ME

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

Colonel John Black House, West Main Street (State Route 172), Ellsworth, Hancock County, ME

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, ...

Significance: Interesting vernacular structure and integral part of the Hopewell Village complex. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-182 Survey number: HABS PA-5157-B Building/stru... More

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, ...

Significance: Interesting vernacular structure and integral part of the Hopewell Village complex. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-182 Survey number: HABS PA-5157-B Building/stru... More

United States Post Office & Courthouse, Third & Walnut Streets, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA

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 of Columbia, DC

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, PA

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, PA

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, PA

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, Dauphin County, PA

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

Old Stone House, 3051 M Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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

Hopewell Village, Charcoal House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Charcoal House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, ...

Significance: The Hopewell Furnace used charcoal for fuel, and the charcoal house served the important function of cooling and housing the charcoal. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: ... More

Washington Monument, High ground West of Fifteenth Street, Northwest, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, between Independence & Constitution Avenues, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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

St. John's Episcopal Church (Ruins), Church & Cliff Streets, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

St. John's Episcopal Church (Ruins), Church & Cliff Streets, Harpers F...

Significance: Originally a simple stone building with elementary Gothic Revival details, the church has long been a picturesque, roofless ruin. Survey number: HABS WV-231

Hopewell Village, Bethesda Baptist Church, State Route 345 vicinity (Warwick Township), Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Bethesda Baptist Church, State Route 345 vicinity (W...

See also HABS PA-5157 through PA-5157I for related information. Significance: Early church serving some of Hopewell Village's inhabitants. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-203 Su... More

Hopewell Village, Bethesda Baptist Church, State Route 345 vicinity (Warwick Township), Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Bethesda Baptist Church, State Route 345 vicinity (W...

See also HABS PA-5157 through PA-5157I for related information. Significance: Early church serving some of Hopewell Village's inhabitants. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-203 Su... More

Hopewell Village, Bethesda Baptist Church, State Route 345 vicinity (Warwick Township), Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Bethesda Baptist Church, State Route 345 vicinity (W...

See also HABS PA-5157 through PA-5157I for related information. Significance: Early church serving some of Hopewell Village's inhabitants. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-203 Su... More

Mount Airy, State Route 646 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

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

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

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

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

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 County, Virginia

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 County, ME

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

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

Captain Clark House, Head Tide, Lincoln County, ME

Captain Clark House, Head Tide, Lincoln County, ME

Significance: Typical example of a house type frequently constructed in Maine during the mid 18th to early 19th century. Secondary name derives from the fact that a spring flows beneath floor of kitchen. Surv... More

John Clark House, 95 Jefferson Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

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 Ross Street (Jail), Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

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 Ross Street (Jail), Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

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

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

Hopewell Village, Tenant House No. 2, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

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), Ellsworth, Hancock County, ME

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

Colonel John Black House, West Main Street (State Route 172), Ellsworth, Hancock County, ME

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

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, Chester County, PA

Hopewell Village, Boarding House, State Route 345 vicinity, Hopewell, ...

Significance: Interesting vernacular structure and integral part of the Hopewell Village complex. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-182 Survey number: HABS PA-5157-B Building/stru... More

Stockton Cottage, 26 Gurney Street, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Stockton Cottage, 26 Gurney Street, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Significance: Best preserved of eight originally identical cottages design in the "Swiss Style." Survey number: HABS NJ-859 Building/structure dates: 1871- 1872 Initial Construction National Register of H... More

United States Post Office & Courthouse, Third & Walnut Streets, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA

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 of Columbia, DC

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 of Columbia, DC

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 of Columbia, DC

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, PA

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

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

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