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Rock Creek Station, Junction of Rock Creek & Union Pacific Railroad, Rock River, Albany County, WY
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

Roaring Springs, State Route 616 vicinity, Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia

Roaring Springs, State Route 616 vicinity, Gloucester, Gloucester Coun...

Significance: It is a distinctive example of Tidewater Virginia vernacular architecture evolved to its present form through remodeling by various owners. Its western end began as a 1-room, with side passage, pr... More

Roaring Springs, State Route 616 vicinity, Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia

Roaring Springs, State Route 616 vicinity, Gloucester, Gloucester Coun...

Significance: It is a distinctive example of Tidewater Virginia vernacular architecture evolved to its present form through remodeling by various owners. Its western end began as a 1-room, with side passage, pr... More

Westover, State Route 633, Westover, Charles City, Virginia

Westover, State Route 633, Westover, Charles City, Virginia

Significance: Westover was patented in 1637 and was purchased by William Byrd I in 1688. The present 18th century complex was erected for William Byrd II, the noted colonial leader, planter, diarist, and founde... More

Westover, State Route 633, Westover, Charles City, Virginia

Westover, State Route 633, Westover, Charles City, Virginia

Significance: Westover was patented in 1637 and was purchased by William Byrd I in 1688. The present 18th century complex was erected for William Byrd II, the noted colonial leader, planter, diarist, and founde... 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

John Thoner House, 2238 Market Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

John Thoner House, 2238 Market Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Significance: John A. Thoner, an immigrant from Germany, built this combination residence and store about 1877. It is a narrow two-and-a-half story brick structure with a steeply pitched roof. Two cornice lin... More

State Capitol Building, Twenty-fourth Street & Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

State Capitol Building, Twenty-fourth Street & Capitol Avenue, Cheyenn...

Survey number: HABS WY-79 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 73001935

Fort Monroe, Fortress, Hampton, Hampton, Virginia

Fort Monroe, Fortress, Hampton, Hampton, Virginia

Survey number: HABS VA-595-D National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000912

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Atlantic City, Fremont County, WY

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Atlantic City, Fremont County, WY

Survey number: HABS WY-64 Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hawkwood, Route 15, Zion Crossroads, Louisa County, Virginia

Hawkwood, Route 15, Zion Crossroads, Louisa County, Virginia

The location was changed from Gordonsville vicinity to Zion Crossroads vicinity because the historic site is located in Louisa County, not Orange County. Significance: Designed by A.J. Davis, who is widely rega... More

Kaymoor Coal Mine, South side of New River, upstream of New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, Fayette County, WV

Kaymoor Coal Mine, South side of New River, upstream of New River Gorg...

Significance: Kay Moor coal mine exhibits important examples of early 20th century mining technology. Its two extant inclines and headhouse are examples of specialized adaptations to mining coal from outcrops ... More

Christian Hess House, 811 Main Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Christian Hess House, 811 Main Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Significance: This two story building is an outstanding example of the French Renaissance, or Second Empire, style of architecture. Built in 1876 for Christian Hess, a local tailor, this house is in excellent ... More

Toddsbury, Vicinity of State Routes 622 & 3-14 Intersection, Nuttall, Gloucester County, Virginia

Toddsbury, Vicinity of State Routes 622 & 3-14 Intersection, Nuttall, ...

Significance: This is a story and a half building of brick laid in Flemish bond. It is covered with a gambrel roof with unusually steep lower slope, which is pierce by gabled dormers. In plan the house is L s... More

Bethany College, "Old Main" Building, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County, WV

Bethany College, "Old Main" Building, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County...

Significance: "Old Main" at Bethany College is an outstanding example of a single building designed to accommodate the entire range of college functions and to stand as an imposing piece of architecture on its ... More

Bethany College, "Old Main" Building, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County, WV

Bethany College, "Old Main" Building, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County...

Significance: "Old Main" at Bethany College is an outstanding example of a single building designed to accommodate the entire range of college functions and to stand as an imposing piece of architecture on its ... More

Bethany College, "Old Main" Building, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County, WV

Bethany College, "Old Main" Building, Route 67, Bethany, Brooke County...

Significance: "Old Main" at Bethany College is an outstanding example of a single building designed to accommodate the entire range of college functions and to stand as an imposing piece of architecture on its ... More

Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Spanning East channel of Ohio River at U.S. Route 40, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Spanning East channel of Ohio River at U.S...

Significance: Oldest vehicular suspension bridge still in operation in the world; span in excess of 1,0000 feet. First bridge built crossing the Ohio River. Originally designed and built by Charles Ellet in 1... More

Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Spanning East channel of Ohio River at U.S. Route 40, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Spanning East channel of Ohio River at U.S...

Significance: Oldest vehicular suspension bridge still in operation in the world; span in excess of 1,0000 feet. First bridge built crossing the Ohio River. Originally designed and built by Charles Ellet in 1... More

Estate Whim, Overhead Crank Steam Engine & Cane Mill, Westend Quarter, Centerline Road, Frederiksted, St. Croix, VI

Estate Whim, Overhead Crank Steam Engine & Cane Mill, Westend Quarter,...

Significance: The overhead crank steam engine and associated cane crusher now displayed at the Estate Whim Museum were manufactured by P. & W. McOnie, Glasgow, Scotland in 1847. Originally installed at Estate M... More

Prospect Hill (Main House), Near Routes 613 & 607 Intersection, Trevilians, Louisa County, Virginia

Prospect Hill (Main House), Near Routes 613 & 607 Intersection, Trevil...

Significance: Originally built as a private dwelling, Prospect Hill is one of the largest plantation complexes in the district. Virtually every architectural style seen in the Piedmont Virginia is seen here be... More

Estate Annaly, Sugar Mill, North Side, St. Croix, VI

Estate Annaly, Sugar Mill, North Side, St. Croix, VI

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HAER VI-8

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

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

School House, South Pass Avenue near Jefferson Street, South Pass City, Fremont County, WY

School House, South Pass Avenue near Jefferson Street, South Pass City...

Significance: This school was built in 1910 after the second school house in South Pass City burned down. It is a good example of the turn-of-the-century rural school house. Unprocessed Field note material ex... More

Smith-Sherlock Store, South Pass Avenue, South Pass City, Fremont County, WY

Smith-Sherlock Store, South Pass Avenue, South Pass City, Fremont Coun...

Significance: This is the longest operating store and U.S. Post Office in South Pass City. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-46 Survey number: HABS WY-49 Building/structure dates:... More

South Pass City, General View, South Pass City, Fremont County, WY

South Pass City, General View, South Pass City, Fremont County, WY

Significance: South Pass City was the focal point in the development in the Sweetwater Gold Mine Field, the largest gold rush area in Wyoming. In addition, it was the center of the first successful women's suf... 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

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

Sherwood Forest, State Route 5 vicinity, Charles City, Charles City, Virginia

Sherwood Forest, State Route 5 vicinity, Charles City, Charles City, V...

Significance: Home of President John Tyler for the last 20 years of his life. Architecturally, the house is particularly interesting as one of the longest frame dwellings in America. John Tyler bought this 1,... 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

Roaring Springs, State Route 616 vicinity, Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia

Roaring Springs, State Route 616 vicinity, Gloucester, Gloucester Coun...

Significance: It is a distinctive example of Tidewater Virginia vernacular architecture evolved to its present form through remodeling by various owners. Its western end began as a 1-room, with side passage, pr... More

Bunker Hill Mill, County Route 26, Bunker Hill, Berkeley County, WV

Bunker Hill Mill, County Route 26, Bunker Hill, Berkeley County, WV

Significance: One of the first and only surviving Mill Creek (Berkeley County, West Virginia) grist mill. The mill is equipped with tandem steel overshot water wheels. The arrangement and variety of operable ... More

Westover, State Route 633, Westover, Charles City, Virginia

Westover, State Route 633, Westover, Charles City, Virginia

Significance: Westover was patented in 1637 and was purchased by William Byrd I in 1688. The present 18th century complex was erected for William Byrd II, the noted colonial leader, planter, diarist, and founde... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Poplar Forest, State Route 661, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia

Significance: Poplar Forest, one of Thomas Jefferson's most accomplished architectural essays, was built from 1806-19. It was described by its designer-builder as "...the best dwelling in the state, except th... More

Estate Reef Bay, Sugar Factory, Reef Bay, St. John, VI

Estate Reef Bay, Sugar Factory, Reef Bay, St. John, VI

Significance: The factory at Estate Reef Bay affords one of the finest surviving examples of the sugar industry in the West Indies. Boiling coppers, used for processing cane-juice, remain in place in their maso... More

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