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Old Madison County Court House, Court Square, Huntsville, Madison County, AL

Old Madison County Court House, Court Square, Huntsville, Madison Coun...

Survey number: HABS AL-437 Building/structure dates: 1835- 1840 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1914 Demolished

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

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

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

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Sabine Hall was built in 1730 for Colonel Landon Carter by his father, Robert Carter, of Corotoman, whose extensive possessions in the Colony of Virginia caused him to be called "King" Carter by h... More

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Sabine Hall was built in 1730 for Colonel Landon Carter by his father, Robert Carter, of Corotoman, whose extensive possessions in the Colony of Virginia caused him to be called "King" Carter by h... More

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Sabine Hall was built in 1730 for Colonel Landon Carter by his father, Robert Carter, of Corotoman, whose extensive possessions in the Colony of Virginia caused him to be called "King" Carter by h... More

National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Streets Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Street...

Significance: Serves as central archival repository of most important United States documents. Survey number: HABS DC-296 Building/structure dates: 1931-1937 Initial Construction National Register of Histor... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... 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

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Leopoldo Carrillo House, 1005 Mission Avenue, Tucson, Pima County, AZ

Leopoldo Carrillo House, 1005 Mission Avenue, Tucson, Pima County, AZ

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS AZ-5 Building/structure dates: before 1867 Initial Construction

Confederate State Capitol, Old Military Road  (State Highway), Washington, Hempstead County, AR

Confederate State Capitol, Old Military Road (State Highway), Washing...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS AR-32-3 Building/structure dates: 1828- 1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1930 Subsequent Work

Confederate State Capitol, Old Military Road  (State Highway), Washington, Hempstead County, AR

Confederate State Capitol, Old Military Road (State Highway), Washing...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS AR-32-3 Building/structure dates: 1828- 1832 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1930 Subsequent Work

Wilmington City Hall-Thalian Hall, 102 North Third Street, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC

Wilmington City Hall-Thalian Hall, 102 North Third Street, Wilmington,...

Significance: Wilmington City Hall/Thalian Hall has housed city government and community theater continuously since 1855. Designed by John Montague Trimble, the building is of restrained, neo-classical design w... More

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS AR-23 Building/structure dates: after. 1830- before. 1840 Building/structure dates: 1858 Subsequent Work Building/structu... More

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS AR-23 Building/structure dates: after. 1830- before. 1840 Building/structure dates: 1858 Subsequent Work Building/structu... More

Oatlands Historic District, Main House, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia

Oatlands Historic District, Main House, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudo...

Significance: Oatlands house, which was under construction in 1805, was built for George Carter, son of Robert "Councillor" Carter of Nomini Hall, and great-grandson of Robert "King" Carter of Corotoman. The l... More

Oatlands Historic District, Main House, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia

Oatlands Historic District, Main House, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudo...

Significance: Oatlands house, which was under construction in 1805, was built for George Carter, son of Robert "Councillor" Carter of Nomini Hall, and great-grandson of Robert "King" Carter of Corotoman. The l... More

Oatlands Historic District, Main House, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia

Oatlands Historic District, Main House, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudo...

Significance: Oatlands house, which was under construction in 1805, was built for George Carter, son of Robert "Councillor" Carter of Nomini Hall, and great-grandson of Robert "King" Carter of Corotoman. The l... More

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Significance: Linden Place, built in 1810 for General George DeWolf, is an outstanding example of the in-town estates built by the merchant elite in the early 19th century. The mansion, in the heart of Bristol... More

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Significance: Linden Place, built in 1810 for General George DeWolf, is an outstanding example of the in-town estates built by the merchant elite in the early 19th century. The mansion, in the heart of Bristol... More

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Significance: Linden Place, built in 1810 for General George DeWolf, is an outstanding example of the in-town estates built by the merchant elite in the early 19th century. The mansion, in the heart of Bristol... More

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Significance: Linden Place, built in 1810 for General George DeWolf, is an outstanding example of the in-town estates built by the merchant elite in the early 19th century. The mansion, in the heart of Bristol... More

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Significance: Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the p... More

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Significance: Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the p... More

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Significance: Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the p... More

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Significance: Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the p... More

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Significance: Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the p... More

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Significance: Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the p... More

Old Springdale High School, U.S. Highway 71B, Springdale, Washington County, AR

Old Springdale High School, U.S. Highway 71B, Springdale, Washington C...

1995 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Old Springdale High School is located on the south half of a lot consisting of 8.06 acres on what was some miles outside of Springdale Arkansas in 1910 wh... More

Old Springdale High School, U.S. Highway 71B, Springdale, Washington County, AR

Old Springdale High School, U.S. Highway 71B, Springdale, Washington C...

1995 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Old Springdale High School is located on the south half of a lot consisting of 8.06 acres on what was some miles outside of Springdale Arkansas in 1910 wh... More

Sunny Bank, State Route 712 vicinity, North Garden, Albemarle County, Virginia

Sunny Bank, State Route 712 vicinity, North Garden, Albemarle County, ...

Significance: This house which was built circa 1797 by Andrew Hart, is a fine example of eighteenth century domestic architecture in Virginia. Six generations of this name have lived here. Unprocessed Field n... More

Stono, Institute Hill, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia

Stono, Institute Hill, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia

Significance: Home of John Jordan, prominent Lexington builder and industrialist of the early nineteenth century. Built by Jordan in 1818, it is one of the earliest examples of the Classical Revival in western... More

Robinson-Dillworth House, 2709 Meridian Pike, Huntsville, Madison County, AL

Robinson-Dillworth House, 2709 Meridian Pike, Huntsville, Madison Coun...

Survey number: HABS AL-411 Building/structure dates: 1835 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: before 1935 Subsequent Work

Little Rock City Hall, Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR

Little Rock City Hall, Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, Pulaski County...

Survey number: HABS AR-14 Building/structure dates: 1907- 1908 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1956 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1960 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates:... More

Little Rock City Hall, Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR

Little Rock City Hall, Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, Pulaski County...

Survey number: HABS AR-14 Building/structure dates: 1907- 1908 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1956 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1960 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates:... More

Baptist Church, State Highway 4, Washington, Hempstead County, AR

Baptist Church, State Highway 4, Washington, Hempstead County, AR

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS AR-32-5 Building/structure dates: ca. 1830 Initial Construction

Clark Howell Homes, Anne Wallace Branch Carnegie Library, 538 Luckie Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Clark Howell Homes, Anne Wallace Branch Carnegie Library, 538 Luckie S...

Significance: The Anne Wallace Branch Carnegie Library was the first branch library in Atlanta. Built in 1908, and named after the first librarian of the Carnegie Library System of Atlanta (predecessor to the F... More

Clark Howell Homes, Anne Wallace Branch Carnegie Library, 538 Luckie Street, Atlanta, Fulton County, GA

Clark Howell Homes, Anne Wallace Branch Carnegie Library, 538 Luckie S...

Significance: The Anne Wallace Branch Carnegie Library was the first branch library in Atlanta. Built in 1908, and named after the first librarian of the Carnegie Library System of Atlanta (predecessor to the F... More

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown, Newport County, RI

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown,...

Significance: At the time of the HABS survey (1938), Vaucluse was in poor condition. The district officer described it as "a two-story clapboarded structure with minor wings, with brick and stone foundation." H... More

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown, Newport County, RI

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown,...

Significance: At the time of the HABS survey (1938), Vaucluse was in poor condition. The district officer described it as "a two-story clapboarded structure with minor wings, with brick and stone foundation." H... More

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown, Newport County, RI

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown,...

Significance: At the time of the HABS survey (1938), Vaucluse was in poor condition. The district officer described it as "a two-story clapboarded structure with minor wings, with brick and stone foundation." H... More

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown, Newport County, RI

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown,...

Significance: At the time of the HABS survey (1938), Vaucluse was in poor condition. The district officer described it as "a two-story clapboarded structure with minor wings, with brick and stone foundation." H... More

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown, Newport County, RI

Vaucluse, Wapping Road (Parts in Metropolitan Museum, NY), Middletown,...

Significance: At the time of the HABS survey (1938), Vaucluse was in poor condition. The district officer described it as "a two-story clapboarded structure with minor wings, with brick and stone foundation." H... More

Folly Farm, Folly Mills Creek, Staunton, Staunton, Virginia

Folly Farm, Folly Mills Creek, Staunton, Staunton, Virginia

Significance: Folly is a historic plantation home located near Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. The house was built about 1818, and is a one-story, brick structure with a long, low service wing and deck-on-h... More

Folly Farm, Folly Mills Creek, Staunton, Staunton, Virginia

Folly Farm, Folly Mills Creek, Staunton, Staunton, Virginia

Significance: Folly is a historic plantation home located near Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. The house was built about 1818, and is a one-story, brick structure with a long, low service wing and deck-on-h... More

Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Vir...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-120 Survey number: HABS VA-185 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928

Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Virginia

Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, Independent City, Vir...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-120 Survey number: HABS VA-185 Building/structure dates: ca. 1840 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000928

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More

Belle Grove, State Route 727, Middletown, Frederick County, Virginia

Belle Grove, State Route 727, Middletown, Frederick County, Virginia

Significance: Belle Grove is a distinguished example of a late 18th century Virginia manor house, with the added interest of Jefferson's influence. His advice was sought by the builder, and judging from the st... More

Courtview, 505 North Court Street, University of North Alabama Campus, Florence, Lauderdale County, AL

Courtview, 505 North Court Street, University of North Alabama Campus,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27, FN-28 Survey number: HABS AL-329 Building/structure dates: ca. 1855 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74000415

Courtview, 505 North Court Street, University of North Alabama Campus, Florence, Lauderdale County, AL

Courtview, 505 North Court Street, University of North Alabama Campus,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-27, FN-28 Survey number: HABS AL-329 Building/structure dates: ca. 1855 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74000415

University of Virginia, University Avenue & Rugby Road, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia, University Avenue & Rugby Road, Charlottesvill...

Survey number: HABS VA-193 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000865

Floweree, 2309 Pearl Street, Vicksburg, Warren County, MS

Floweree, 2309 Pearl Street, Vicksburg, Warren County, MS

Significance: Floweree, as it is called today, is on the National Register. It is named for Charles C. Floweree who was born on October 26, 1842 in Fauquier County Virginia. After serving with distinction in ... More

Floweree, 2309 Pearl Street, Vicksburg, Warren County, MS

Floweree, 2309 Pearl Street, Vicksburg, Warren County, MS

Significance: Floweree, as it is called today, is on the National Register. It is named for Charles C. Floweree who was born on October 26, 1842 in Fauquier County Virginia. After serving with distinction in ... More

Floweree, 2309 Pearl Street, Vicksburg, Warren County, MS

Floweree, 2309 Pearl Street, Vicksburg, Warren County, MS

Significance: Floweree, as it is called today, is on the National Register. It is named for Charles C. Floweree who was born on October 26, 1842 in Fauquier County Virginia. After serving with distinction in ... More

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

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

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

DeWolf-Middleton House, Poppasquash Road, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

DeWolf-Middleton House, Poppasquash Road, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Significance: No longer extant, this house was designed by Russell Warren and was constructed between 1803 and 1808. HABS recorded the building in the 1930s, capturing its appearance before its demolition later... More

George W. Boyd House, 1501 Beach Avenue, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

George W. Boyd House, 1501 Beach Avenue, Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Significance: Interesting Georgian Revival residence, adapted to climatic conditions of an ocean-front community (note two-story porches). Survey number: HABS NJ-847 Building/structure dates: 1911 Initial Co... More

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Sabine Hall was built in 1730 for Colonel Landon Carter by his father, Robert Carter, of Corotoman, whose extensive possessions in the Colony of Virginia caused him to be called "King" Carter by h... More

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Sabine Hall was built in 1730 for Colonel Landon Carter by his father, Robert Carter, of Corotoman, whose extensive possessions in the Colony of Virginia caused him to be called "King" Carter by h... More

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Sabine Hall was built in 1730 for Colonel Landon Carter by his father, Robert Carter, of Corotoman, whose extensive possessions in the Colony of Virginia caused him to be called "King" Carter by h... More

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Sabine Hall, State Route 624 vicinity, Warsaw, Richmond, Virginia

Significance: Sabine Hall was built in 1730 for Colonel Landon Carter by his father, Robert Carter, of Corotoman, whose extensive possessions in the Colony of Virginia caused him to be called "King" Carter by h... More

National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Streets Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Street...

Significance: Serves as central archival repository of most important United States documents. Survey number: HABS DC-296 Building/structure dates: 1931-1937 Initial Construction National Register of Histor... More

National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Streets Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

National Archives, Constitution Avenue, between Seventh & Ninth Street...

Significance: Serves as central archival repository of most important United States documents. Survey number: HABS DC-296 Building/structure dates: 1931-1937 Initial Construction National Register of Histor... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick County, MD

Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...

Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More

Clardy-Lee House, State Highway 26, Center Point, Howard County, AR

Clardy-Lee House, State Highway 26, Center Point, Howard County, AR

1983 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Clardy-Lee House is a large two-story frame mansion with Palladian ambitions. It has been a landmark in the Center Point community (Howard co... More

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil County, MD

Jacob Tome Institute, Memorial Hall, Tome Road, Port Deposit, Cecil Co...

Last 10 b/w photos are photogrammetric images. Significance: Memorial Hall, the main structure of the Tome School for Boys, is a notable example of the Beaux-Arts or American Renaissance style effectively used ... More

Wilmington City Hall-Thalian Hall, 102 North Third Street, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC

Wilmington City Hall-Thalian Hall, 102 North Third Street, Wilmington,...

Significance: Wilmington City Hall/Thalian Hall has housed city government and community theater continuously since 1855. Designed by John Montague Trimble, the building is of restrained, neo-classical design w... More

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS AR-23 Building/structure dates: after. 1830- before. 1840 Building/structure dates: 1858 Subsequent Work Building/structu... More

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS AR-23 Building/structure dates: after. 1830- before. 1840 Building/structure dates: 1858 Subsequent Work Building/structu... More

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Elkhorn Tavern, Telegraph Road, Pea Ridge, Benton County, AR

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-4 Survey number: HABS AR-23 Building/structure dates: after. 1830- before. 1840 Building/structure dates: 1858 Subsequent Work Building/structu... More

Wirick-Simmons House, Jefferson & Pearl Streets, Monticello, Jefferson County, FL

Wirick-Simmons House, Jefferson & Pearl Streets, Monticello, Jefferson...

Significance: This structure was built in 1831 by the Rev. Adam Wirick, a Methodist Circuit Rider, and occupied by Thomas Simmons and his descendants since 1871. // The building is an excellent example of the m... More

Wirick-Simmons House, Jefferson & Pearl Streets, Monticello, Jefferson County, FL

Wirick-Simmons House, Jefferson & Pearl Streets, Monticello, Jefferson...

Significance: This structure was built in 1831 by the Rev. Adam Wirick, a Methodist Circuit Rider, and occupied by Thomas Simmons and his descendants since 1871. // The building is an excellent example of the m... More

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Significance: The Redwood Library is a notable specimen of the architectural taste of the early 18th century. As an important work of the architect Peter Harrison, it is a key building in the introduction of E... More

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Significance: The Redwood Library is a notable specimen of the architectural taste of the early 18th century. As an important work of the architect Peter Harrison, it is a key building in the introduction of E... More

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Significance: The Redwood Library is a notable specimen of the architectural taste of the early 18th century. As an important work of the architect Peter Harrison, it is a key building in the introduction of E... More

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Newport County, RI

Significance: The Redwood Library is a notable specimen of the architectural taste of the early 18th century. As an important work of the architect Peter Harrison, it is a key building in the introduction of E... More

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Bristol County, RI

Significance: Linden Place, built in 1810 for General George DeWolf, is an outstanding example of the in-town estates built by the merchant elite in the early 19th century. The mansion, in the heart of Bristol... More

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Significance: Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the p... More

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Iolani Palace, King & Richards Streets, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI

Significance: Residence of the last two royal rulers of Hawaii. Scene of transfer of government to the United States in 1898. From 1898 to 1960s, the palace served as the capitol of Hawaii. When built, the p... More

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