Part of PICRYL.com. Not developed or endorsed by the Library of Congress

historic house museums

public
6,386 media by topicpage 3 of 64
Bacon's Castle, State Route 617, Surry, Surry County, Virginia

Bacon's Castle, State Route 617, Surry, Surry County, Virginia

Significance: The fine old brick mansion in the lower part of the County, known as "Bacon's Castle", was built by Arthur Allen, ancestor of the Claremont Allens, in 1665. It was referred to as "Allen's Brick H... More

Caleb Pusey House, 15 Race Street (Landingford Plantation), Upland, Delaware County, PA

Caleb Pusey House, 15 Race Street (Landingford Plantation), Upland, De...

Significance: Considered the earliest surviving English-built house in Pennsylvania, the Caleb Pusey House was built in the vernacular tradition of 16th and early 17th c. English models. It is also the only hom... More

Squire William Sever House, 2 Linden Street, Kingston, Plymouth County, MA

Squire William Sever House, 2 Linden Street, Kingston, Plymouth County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-12 Survey number: HABS MA-135 Building/structure dates: 1760 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1890 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More

Squire William Sever House, 2 Linden Street, Kingston, Plymouth County, MA

Squire William Sever House, 2 Linden Street, Kingston, Plymouth County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-12 Survey number: HABS MA-135 Building/structure dates: 1760 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1890 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More

Rockcliffe Mansion, 1000 Bird Street, Hannibal, Marion County, MO

Rockcliffe Mansion, 1000 Bird Street, Hannibal, Marion County, MO

Significance: The house is a significant local example of the Neoclassical style as built around 1900. Its original owner, J.J. Cruikshank, Jr. played an important part in the local lumber industry. His house s... More

Rockcliffe Mansion, 1000 Bird Street, Hannibal, Marion County, MO

Rockcliffe Mansion, 1000 Bird Street, Hannibal, Marion County, MO

Significance: The house is a significant local example of the Neoclassical style as built around 1900. Its original owner, J.J. Cruikshank, Jr. played an important part in the local lumber industry. His house s... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles County, CA

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles County, CA

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles County, CA

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles County, CA

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles County, CA

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los Angeles County, CA

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

1318 Vermont Avenue, Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

1318 Vermont Avenue, Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columb...

Significance: The row house at 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW, attained its prestige as the headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) as as the Washington residence of Mary McLeod Bethune, the educato... More

1318 Vermont Avenue, Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

1318 Vermont Avenue, Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columb...

Significance: The row house at 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW, attained its prestige as the headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) as as the Washington residence of Mary McLeod Bethune, the educato... More

1318 Vermont Avenue, Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columbia, DC

1318 Vermont Avenue, Northwest (House), Washington, District of Columb...

Significance: The row house at 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW, attained its prestige as the headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) as as the Washington residence of Mary McLeod Bethune, the educato... More

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Significance: Stan Hywet Hall is one of the most outstanding examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the United States. As a house museum, it is notable for its high degree of architectural integrity and for ... More

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Significance: Stan Hywet Hall is one of the most outstanding examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the United States. As a house museum, it is notable for its high degree of architectural integrity and for ... More

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Significance: Stan Hywet Hall is one of the most outstanding examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the United States. As a house museum, it is notable for its high degree of architectural integrity and for ... More

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Significance: Stan Hywet Hall is one of the most outstanding examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the United States. As a house museum, it is notable for its high degree of architectural integrity and for ... More

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Significance: Stan Hywet Hall is one of the most outstanding examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the United States. As a house museum, it is notable for its high degree of architectural integrity and for ... More

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Significance: Stan Hywet Hall is one of the most outstanding examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the United States. As a house museum, it is notable for its high degree of architectural integrity and for ... More

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Stan Hywet Hall, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Summit County, OH

Significance: Stan Hywet Hall is one of the most outstanding examples of Tudor Revival architecture in the United States. As a house museum, it is notable for its high degree of architectural integrity and for ... More

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

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

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

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

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Public domain photograph of window, architectural element, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a living room, salon, office, late 19th-century interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY

Lyndhurst, Main House, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Westchester Coun...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County,...

Significance: The Hegeler Carus Mansion, constructed in 1874-76, is a seven level Second Empire Style residence in La Salle, Illinois, approximately six blocks north of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a Nation... More

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County,...

Significance: The Hegeler Carus Mansion, constructed in 1874-76, is a seven level Second Empire Style residence in La Salle, Illinois, approximately six blocks north of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a Nation... More

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County,...

Significance: The Hegeler Carus Mansion, constructed in 1874-76, is a seven level Second Empire Style residence in La Salle, Illinois, approximately six blocks north of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a Nation... More

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County,...

Significance: The Hegeler Carus Mansion, constructed in 1874-76, is a seven level Second Empire Style residence in La Salle, Illinois, approximately six blocks north of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a Nation... More

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County,...

Significance: The Hegeler Carus Mansion, constructed in 1874-76, is a seven level Second Empire Style residence in La Salle, Illinois, approximately six blocks north of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a Nation... More

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County, IL

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh Street, La Salle, La Salle County,...

Significance: The Hegeler Carus Mansion, constructed in 1874-76, is a seven level Second Empire Style residence in La Salle, Illinois, approximately six blocks north of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a Nation... More

Seabury Tredwell House, 29 East Fourth Street, New York, New York County, NY

Seabury Tredwell House, 29 East Fourth Street, New York, New York Coun...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-58 Survey number: HABS NY-440 Building/structure dates: 1831 Initial Construction

Seabury Tredwell House, 29 East Fourth Street, New York, New York County, NY

Seabury Tredwell House, 29 East Fourth Street, New York, New York Coun...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-58 Survey number: HABS NY-440 Building/structure dates: 1831 Initial Construction

Seabury Tredwell House, 29 East Fourth Street, New York, New York County, NY

Seabury Tredwell House, 29 East Fourth Street, New York, New York Coun...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-58 Survey number: HABS NY-440 Building/structure dates: 1831 Initial Construction

Arlington House, Lee Drive, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia

Arlington House, Lee Drive, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Ar...

See also HALS VA-10 for related documentation. Significance: Arlington House, unique in its association with the Custis, Washington, and Lee families, is celebrated as one of the nation's most significant house... More

Arlington House, Lee Drive, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia

Arlington House, Lee Drive, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Ar...

See also HALS VA-10 for related documentation. Significance: Arlington House, unique in its association with the Custis, Washington, and Lee families, is celebrated as one of the nation's most significant house... More

Oakleigh, House & Slave Quarters, 350 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Mobile County, AL

Oakleigh, House & Slave Quarters, 350 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Mobile C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-19, FN-20 Survey number: HABS AL-47 Building/structure dates: 1838 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71000104

Oakleigh, House & Slave Quarters, 350 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Mobile County, AL

Oakleigh, House & Slave Quarters, 350 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Mobile C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-19, FN-20 Survey number: HABS AL-47 Building/structure dates: 1838 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71000104

Oakleigh, House & Slave Quarters, 350 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Mobile County, AL

Oakleigh, House & Slave Quarters, 350 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Mobile C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-19, FN-20 Survey number: HABS AL-47 Building/structure dates: 1838 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 71000104

Colonel Jacob Ford Jr. House, 230 Morris Street, Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Colonel Jacob Ford Jr. House, 230 Morris Street, Morristown, Morris Co...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-18 Survey number: HABS NJ-32 Building/structure dates: 1774 Initial Construction

Colonel Jacob Ford Jr. House, 230 Morris Street, Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Colonel Jacob Ford Jr. House, 230 Morris Street, Morristown, Morris Co...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-18 Survey number: HABS NJ-32 Building/structure dates: 1774 Initial Construction

Vernon House, 46 Clarke Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Vernon House, 46 Clarke Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Significance: The Vernon House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark based upon its significance as an outstanding example of 18th-century architecture. The house in its present form, as ... More

Don Raimundo Arrivas House, 44 South George Street, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL

Don Raimundo Arrivas House, 44 South George Street, Saint Augustine, S...

Significance: The restored structure that has been entitled the "Don Raimundo [ or Raymundo] de Arrivas House" is recorded in the Tax Rolls of St. Johns County as lot 21, block 12, of the City of St. Augustine.... More

Don Raimundo Arrivas House, 44 South George Street, Saint Augustine, St. Johns County, FL

Don Raimundo Arrivas House, 44 South George Street, Saint Augustine, S...

Significance: The restored structure that has been entitled the "Don Raimundo [ or Raymundo] de Arrivas House" is recorded in the Tax Rolls of St. Johns County as lot 21, block 12, of the City of St. Augustine.... More

Belair, Tulip Grove Drive, Belair-at-Bowie, Bowie, Prince George's County, MD

Belair, Tulip Grove Drive, Belair-at-Bowie, Bowie, Prince George's Cou...

Significance: Initially completed ca. 1746, Belair is an outstanding example of Georgian architecture. It was also home to two Maryland governors and symbolizes more than 250 years of thoroughbred horse racing.... More

Belair, Tulip Grove Drive, Belair-at-Bowie, Bowie, Prince George's County, MD

Belair, Tulip Grove Drive, Belair-at-Bowie, Bowie, Prince George's Cou...

Significance: Initially completed ca. 1746, Belair is an outstanding example of Georgian architecture. It was also home to two Maryland governors and symbolizes more than 250 years of thoroughbred horse racing.... More

Belair, Tulip Grove Drive, Belair-at-Bowie, Bowie, Prince George's County, MD

Belair, Tulip Grove Drive, Belair-at-Bowie, Bowie, Prince George's Cou...

Significance: Initially completed ca. 1746, Belair is an outstanding example of Georgian architecture. It was also home to two Maryland governors and symbolizes more than 250 years of thoroughbred horse racing.... More

Belair, Tulip Grove Drive, Belair-at-Bowie, Bowie, Prince George's County, MD

Belair, Tulip Grove Drive, Belair-at-Bowie, Bowie, Prince George's Cou...

Significance: Initially completed ca. 1746, Belair is an outstanding example of Georgian architecture. It was also home to two Maryland governors and symbolizes more than 250 years of thoroughbred horse racing.... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, P...

Significance: Built as a country residence in 1763-1767 for Benjamin Chew, a prominent Pennsylvania jurist, Cliveden is an outstanding example of Philadelphia Georgian architecture. Probably designed by Chew an... More

James E. D. Lanier House, 511 West First Street, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

James E. D. Lanier House, 511 West First Street, Madison, Jefferson Co...

Significance: Designed by locally prominent Madison architect Francis Costigan (1810-1865) and built in 1843-44. The fine proportions and elegant presence of this classical brick structure are emphasized by the... More

Thomas Heyward, Jr. House, 87 Church Street, Charleston, Charleston County, SC

Thomas Heyward, Jr. House, 87 Church Street, Charleston, Charleston Co...

Survey number: HABS SC-64 Building/structure dates: 1750 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000576

Governor Christopher Gore Mansion, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, Middlesex County, MA

Governor Christopher Gore Mansion, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, Middlesex ...

Significance: From the National Historic Landmark Program: "Built in 1805-06, this is a noteworthy example of a five-part Federal house. Elaborately carved interior mantels contrast with simpler woodwork. In ad... More

Governor Christopher Gore Mansion, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, Middlesex County, MA

Governor Christopher Gore Mansion, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, Middlesex ...

Significance: From the National Historic Landmark Program: "Built in 1805-06, this is a noteworthy example of a five-part Federal house. Elaborately carved interior mantels contrast with simpler woodwork. In ad... More

Potts-Fitzhugh House, 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Potts-Fitzhugh House, 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Independent City...

Significance: This structure was built contemporaneously with its twin next door at 609 Oronoco, later known as Hallowell School. Together these chaste Georgian buildings confer distinction to the block, a qua... More

Potts-Fitzhugh House, 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Potts-Fitzhugh House, 607 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, Independent City...

Significance: This structure was built contemporaneously with its twin next door at 609 Oronoco, later known as Hallowell School. Together these chaste Georgian buildings confer distinction to the block, a qua... More

Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Significance: Gunston Hall is one of the most important examples of Georgian architecture in America. Built c. 1755-59, the house is noted especially for its unexcelled interior woodwork by William Buckland. ... More

Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Significance: Gunston Hall is one of the most important examples of Georgian architecture in America. Built c. 1755-59, the house is noted especially for its unexcelled interior woodwork by William Buckland. ... More

Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Significance: Gunston Hall is one of the most important examples of Georgian architecture in America. Built c. 1755-59, the house is noted especially for its unexcelled interior woodwork by William Buckland. ... More

Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia

Significance: Gunston Hall is one of the most important examples of Georgian architecture in America. Built c. 1755-59, the house is noted especially for its unexcelled interior woodwork by William Buckland. ... More

Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway (moved from Falls Church, Virginia), Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia

Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway (moved from Falls Church, Vi...

Significance: Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house, which was built in 1940 for Loren B. Pope. An example of Wright's "Usonian House," the structure, in danger of demolition in 1965 for a highway right-of-wa... More

Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway (moved from Falls Church, Virginia), Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia

Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway (moved from Falls Church, Vi...

Significance: Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house, which was built in 1940 for Loren B. Pope. An example of Wright's "Usonian House," the structure, in danger of demolition in 1965 for a highway right-of-wa... More

Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway (moved from Falls Church, Virginia), Mount Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia

Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Highway (moved from Falls Church, Vi...

Significance: Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house, which was built in 1940 for Loren B. Pope. An example of Wright's "Usonian House," the structure, in danger of demolition in 1965 for a highway right-of-wa... More

Guibourd-Valle House, Fourth & Merchant Streets, Sainte Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve County, MO

Guibourd-Valle House, Fourth & Merchant Streets, Sainte Genevieve, Ste...

Significance: This house is a large and well preserved example of the French colonial architectural tradition. Its walls are constructed of closely spaced, hewn vertical logs (poteaux sur sole) and the roof is ... More

Guibourd-Valle House, Fourth & Merchant Streets, Sainte Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve County, MO

Guibourd-Valle House, Fourth & Merchant Streets, Sainte Genevieve, Ste...

Significance: This house is a large and well preserved example of the French colonial architectural tradition. Its walls are constructed of closely spaced, hewn vertical logs (poteaux sur sole) and the roof is ... More

Guibourd-Valle House, Fourth & Merchant Streets, Sainte Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve County, MO

Guibourd-Valle House, Fourth & Merchant Streets, Sainte Genevieve, Ste...

Significance: This house is a large and well preserved example of the French colonial architectural tradition. Its walls are constructed of closely spaced, hewn vertical logs (poteaux sur sole) and the roof is ... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Carter's Grove, U.S. Route 60 vicinity, Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Vi...

For additional documentation, see also HALS VA-75. Significance: Carter's Grove was built by Carter Burwell, grandson of Robert "King" Carter, between 1749 and 1756. David Minetree, a Williamsburg brick mason,... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Fredericks...

Significance: In 1772, George Washington purchased a house from Michael Robinson in Fredericksburg, Virginia for his mother. Mary Ball Washington spent her last seventeen years in this comfortable home. The wh... More

Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Fredericks...

Significance: In 1772, George Washington purchased a house from Michael Robinson in Fredericksburg, Virginia for his mother. Mary Ball Washington spent her last seventeen years in this comfortable home. The wh... More

Previous

of 64

Next