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College Hill, Bounded roughly by Olney, Hope, Governor Streets, & Seekonk & Providence Rivers, Providence, Providence County, RI

College Hill, Bounded roughly by Olney, Hope, Governor Streets, & Seek...

Significance: College Hill is significant at the national level as a well preserved collection of historic residential, commercial, educational, and religious buildings dating from the early eighteenth century ... More

Kaatz Icehouse, 255 Whitney Avenue, Trumbull, Fairfield County, CT

Kaatz Icehouse, 255 Whitney Avenue, Trumbull, Fairfield County, CT

Significance: The Kaatz Icehouse was the last large commercial icehouse in Connecticut (possibly on the East Coast) before demolition in May of 1978. Although constructed totally in the twentieth century (init... More

Colby-Jeffery House, 302 Elm Street, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Colby-Jeffery House, 302 Elm Street, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Significance: The Colby-Jeffery House, constructed in 1838-39 for Daniel Colby, is an interesting example of the Greek Revival style in Indiana. The slender Doric columns and simple pediment mark Madison's ear... More

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington County, RI

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1, FN-3 Survey number: HABS RI-2 Building/structure dates: ca. 1757 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1856 Subsequent Work

John Coltrane House, 1511 North Thirty-third Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

John Coltrane House, 1511 North Thirty-third Street, Philadelphia, Phi...

Significance: It has cultural significance as the long-time residence of John W. Coltrane, the groundbreaking and innovative African-American jazz musician (1926-1967). Additionally, the building is a superlati... More

Colonel Charles Young House, Columbia Pike between Clifton & Stevenson Roads, Wilberforce, Greene County, OH

Colonel Charles Young House, Columbia Pike between Clifton & Stevenson...

Significance: Colonel Charles Young (1864-1922), the third black man to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point, was the highest ranking black officer in World War I. He was also the firs... More

Piedmont Log House, Near Junction of State Routes 20 & 639, Montpelier Station, Orange County, Virginia

Piedmont Log House, Near Junction of State Routes 20 & 639, Montpelier...

Significance: This structure was moved to its present site from an unknown location in 1965, and an unconfirmed construction date of 1704 has been given. Although restored and altered for modern use, it is sti... More

Samuel Whitehorne House, 414 Thames Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Samuel Whitehorne House, 414 Thames Street, Newport, Newport County, R...

Significance: This house built in 1810-1800, was the residence of Samuel Whitehorne, a prosperous Newport merchant in partnership with his brother, John, until they went bankrupt in 1843. It is a fine example ... More

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Hicks Hotel and Store, Rush Road, Yellville, Marion County, AR

Hicks Hotel and Store, Rush Road, Yellville, Marion County, AR

2016 HALS Challenge Entry: Documenting National Register Listed Landscapes Significance: The Hicks Hotel and Store site is a ten-acre property within the Rush Historic District, a former zinc mining community t... More

Ellis Island, Hospital, New York Harbor, New York, New York County, NY

Ellis Island, Hospital, New York Harbor, New York, New York County, NY

Significance: The Main Hospital on Island 2 was built for the Department of Commerce and Labor's Immigration Bureau in consultation with the U.S. Marine Hospital and Public Health Service surgeons assigned to m... More

Feed Store-School, Route 29 & Route 631, Madison, Madison County, Virginia

Feed Store-School, Route 29 & Route 631, Madison, Madison County, Virg...

Significance: The James City Historic District is historically and architecturally significant as an example of a community that remains a time-capsule of late 18th to early 20th century domestic, commercial, a... More

Wildacre, Ocean Drive, Newport, Newport County, RI

Wildacre, Ocean Drive, Newport, Newport County, RI

Significance: Designed for Frederic Law Olmsted's brother Albert, Wildacre was Irving Gill's first commission on the East Coast. The house, with its extensive use of glass and pocket windows, invited the outsid... More

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington Street, Bay City, Bay County, MI

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington St...

Significance: the Bay City Traction and Electric Power Company Power Station was constructed as a steam generating plant providing power for interurban electric traction transportation in Bay City. This buildin... More

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington Street, Bay City, Bay County, MI

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington St...

Significance: the Bay City Traction and Electric Power Company Power Station was constructed as a steam generating plant providing power for interurban electric traction transportation in Bay City. This buildin... More

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington Street, Bay City, Bay County, MI

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington St...

Significance: the Bay City Traction and Electric Power Company Power Station was constructed as a steam generating plant providing power for interurban electric traction transportation in Bay City. This buildin... More

Colby-Jeffery House, 302 Elm Street, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Colby-Jeffery House, 302 Elm Street, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Significance: The Colby-Jeffery House, constructed in 1838-39 for Daniel Colby, is an interesting example of the Greek Revival style in Indiana. The slender Doric columns and simple pediment mark Madison's ear... More

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington County, RI

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1, FN-3 Survey number: HABS RI-2 Building/structure dates: ca. 1757 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1856 Subsequent Work

Pittsburgh Wool Company, 1230 River Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Pittsburgh Wool Company, 1230 River Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Coun...

Significance: Occupying a historic former tannery in a part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania once defined by the leather industry, the Pittsburgh Wool Company was the last operational wool pullery in the U.S. Unpro... More

Samuel Whitehorne House, 414 Thames Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Samuel Whitehorne House, 414 Thames Street, Newport, Newport County, R...

Significance: This house built in 1810-1800, was the residence of Samuel Whitehorne, a prosperous Newport merchant in partnership with his brother, John, until they went bankrupt in 1843. It is a fine example ... More

Piney Branch Water Mill, 1212 Pope's Head Road, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Virginia

Piney Branch Water Mill, 1212 Pope's Head Road, Fairfax, Fairfax City,...

Further research indicates that the mill is not located at 1212 Pope's Head Road as the original documentation indicated. The address was subsequently changed to reflect the actual location. 2/15 Significance: ... More

Nevada State Capitol, Plaza at Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Nevada State Capitol, Plaza at Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Nevada State Capitol, Plaza at Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Nevada State Capitol, Plaza at Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Maryland, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Green Hill Plantation, Frame Dependency, State Route 728, Long Island, Campbell County, Virginia

Green Hill Plantation, Frame Dependency, State Route 728, Long Island,...

Significance: "Green Hill" plantation was built by Samuel Pannill who first bought 600 acres from William and Moses Fuqua in 1797, and added to and developed the plantation 'til his death in 1864. Survey numbe... More

Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coun...

Significance: From 1881 to 1955, Anthony Hall served as the main building for Harpers Ferry's Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionaries of the Freewill Baptist Church. In addit... More

College Hill, Bounded roughly by Olney, Hope, Governor Streets, & Seekonk & Providence Rivers, Providence, Providence County, RI

College Hill, Bounded roughly by Olney, Hope, Governor Streets, & Seek...

Significance: College Hill is significant at the national level as a well preserved collection of historic residential, commercial, educational, and religious buildings dating from the early eighteenth century ... More

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington County, RI

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1, FN-3 Survey number: HABS RI-2 Building/structure dates: ca. 1757 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1856 Subsequent Work

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington County, RI

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1, FN-3 Survey number: HABS RI-2 Building/structure dates: ca. 1757 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1856 Subsequent Work

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More

Pittsburgh Wool Company, 1230 River Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Pittsburgh Wool Company, 1230 River Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Coun...

Significance: Occupying a historic former tannery in a part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania once defined by the leather industry, the Pittsburgh Wool Company was the last operational wool pullery in the U.S. Unpro... More

Piedmont Log House, Near Junction of State Routes 20 & 639, Montpelier Station, Orange County, Virginia

Piedmont Log House, Near Junction of State Routes 20 & 639, Montpelier...

Significance: This structure was moved to its present site from an unknown location in 1965, and an unconfirmed construction date of 1704 has been given. Although restored and altered for modern use, it is sti... More

Cooper-Lawrence House, 457-459 High Street, Burlington, Burlington County, NJ

Cooper-Lawrence House, 457-459 High Street, Burlington, Burlington Cou...

Significance: 457 High Street was the birthplace of James Fenimore Cooper. The building was erected prior to the Revolutionary War but was not occupied by Elizabeth and William Fenimore Cooper until after the w... More

Nevada State Capitol, Plaza at Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Nevada State Capitol, Plaza at Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a lobby, large living room, hall, interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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

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

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

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

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Maryland, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reel Farm, House, Landing Road, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Reel Farm, House, Landing Road, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Survey number: HABS MD-962 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000038

Mumma Farm, Smokehouse, Smoketown Road, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Mumma Farm, Smokehouse, Smoketown Road, Sharpsburg, Washington County,...

Significance: The Smokehouse is a small, square, vernacular outbuilding, constructed at an unknown date in the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. The walls were built of horizontal log construction, r... More

Camp Curry, Duplex Bungalow, Board and Log Batten Sided (Cabin 51A-B), Curry Village, Mariposa County, CA

Camp Curry, Duplex Bungalow, Board and Log Batten Sided (Cabin 51A-B),...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a residential building, house, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Feed Store-School, Route 29 & Route 631, Madison, Madison County, Virginia

Feed Store-School, Route 29 & Route 631, Madison, Madison County, Virg...

Significance: The James City Historic District is historically and architecturally significant as an example of a community that remains a time-capsule of late 18th to early 20th century domestic, commercial, a... More

Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Swing Bridge, Penn. R.R. over Brandywine River, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Swing Bridge, Penn. R.R. over Bran...

Survey number: HAER DE-12-B Building/structure dates: 1903-1905 Initial Construction

Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Swing Bridge, Penn. R.R. over Brandywine River, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE

Pennsylvania Railroad Improvements, Swing Bridge, Penn. R.R. over Bran...

Survey number: HAER DE-12-B Building/structure dates: 1903-1905 Initial Construction

Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coun...

Significance: From 1881 to 1955, Anthony Hall served as the main building for Harpers Ferry's Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionaries of the Freewill Baptist Church. In addit... More

Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coun...

Significance: From 1881 to 1955, Anthony Hall served as the main building for Harpers Ferry's Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionaries of the Freewill Baptist Church. In addit... More

Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Storer College, Anthony Hall, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson Coun...

Significance: From 1881 to 1955, Anthony Hall served as the main building for Harpers Ferry's Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionaries of the Freewill Baptist Church. In addit... More

Wildacre, Ocean Drive, Newport, Newport County, RI

Wildacre, Ocean Drive, Newport, Newport County, RI

Significance: Designed for Frederic Law Olmsted's brother Albert, Wildacre was Irving Gill's first commission on the East Coast. The house, with its extensive use of glass and pocket windows, invited the outsid... More

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington Street, Bay City, Bay County, MI

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington St...

Significance: the Bay City Traction and Electric Power Company Power Station was constructed as a steam generating plant providing power for interurban electric traction transportation in Bay City. This buildin... More

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington County, RI

Benjamin Hammond Grist Mill, Hammond Hill Road, Kingston, Washington C...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1, FN-3 Survey number: HABS RI-2 Building/structure dates: ca. 1757 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1856 Subsequent Work

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More

Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Providence, Providence County, RI

Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Provide...

Significance: Constructed ca. 1939, the Costello Brothers, Inc. Warehouse is significant for its associations with the development of the Provisions Warehouse District of Providence. The building housed the Co... More

Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Providence, Providence County, RI

Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Provide...

Significance: Constructed ca. 1939, the Costello Brothers, Inc. Warehouse is significant for its associations with the development of the Provisions Warehouse District of Providence. The building housed the Co... More

Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Providence, Providence County, RI

Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Provide...

Significance: Constructed ca. 1939, the Costello Brothers, Inc. Warehouse is significant for its associations with the development of the Provisions Warehouse District of Providence. The building housed the Co... More

Piney Branch Water Mill, 1212 Pope's Head Road, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Virginia

Piney Branch Water Mill, 1212 Pope's Head Road, Fairfax, Fairfax City,...

Further research indicates that the mill is not located at 1212 Pope's Head Road as the original documentation indicated. The address was subsequently changed to reflect the actual location. 2/15 Significance: ... More

Piney Branch Water Mill, 1212 Pope's Head Road, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Virginia

Piney Branch Water Mill, 1212 Pope's Head Road, Fairfax, Fairfax City,...

Further research indicates that the mill is not located at 1212 Pope's Head Road as the original documentation indicated. The address was subsequently changed to reflect the actual location. 2/15 Significance: ... More

Cooper-Lawrence House, 457-459 High Street, Burlington, Burlington County, NJ

Cooper-Lawrence House, 457-459 High Street, Burlington, Burlington Cou...

Significance: 457 High Street was the birthplace of James Fenimore Cooper. The building was erected prior to the Revolutionary War but was not occupied by Elizabeth and William Fenimore Cooper until after the w... More

Nevada State Capitol, Plaza at Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City, NV

Nevada State Capitol, Plaza at Carson Street, Carson City, Carson City...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Accokeek Farm, House, 175 Big Spring Lane, Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia

Accokeek Farm, House, 175 Big Spring Lane, Stafford, Stafford County, ...

2013 Leicester B. Holland Prize, Entry Significance: The Accokeek Farm House attributes its significance to its unique design and pattern of development. Comprised of two log structures linked together by a cen... More

Elgin Fire Barn No. 5, 533 Saint Charles Street, Elgin, Kane County, IL

Elgin Fire Barn No. 5, 533 Saint Charles Street, Elgin, Kane County, I...

2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Built in 1903 after designs by local architect Smith Hoag, Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 was one of a series of public firehouses built in Elgin, Illinois in the late... More

Rigg-Buckley House, 12410 Braddock Road, Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia

Rigg-Buckley House, 12410 Braddock Road, Centreville, Fairfax County, ...

Significance: The Rrigg-Buckley House is thought to have been constructed by John Rigg about 1823. Originally a one-story log house, it was expanded with a wood frame second floor at an unknown date in the ear... More

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington Street, Bay City, Bay County, MI

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington St...

Significance: the Bay City Traction and Electric Power Company Power Station was constructed as a steam generating plant providing power for interurban electric traction transportation in Bay City. This buildin... More

Kaatz Icehouse, 255 Whitney Avenue, Trumbull, Fairfield County, CT

Kaatz Icehouse, 255 Whitney Avenue, Trumbull, Fairfield County, CT

Significance: The Kaatz Icehouse was the last large commercial icehouse in Connecticut (possibly on the East Coast) before demolition in May of 1978. Although constructed totally in the twentieth century (init... More

George Champlin Mason House, 31 Old Beach Road, Newport, Newport County, RI

George Champlin Mason House, 31 Old Beach Road, Newport, Newport Count...

Significance: This Swiss-style chalet was the personal residence of the Newport architect, George Champlin Mason (1820-1894). The exterior and interior illustrate Mason's interest in the revival of architectur... More

John Coltrane House, 1511 North Thirty-third Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

John Coltrane House, 1511 North Thirty-third Street, Philadelphia, Phi...

Significance: It has cultural significance as the long-time residence of John W. Coltrane, the groundbreaking and innovative African-American jazz musician (1926-1967). Additionally, the building is a superlati... More

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More

Piney Branch Water Mill, 1212 Pope's Head Road, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Virginia

Piney Branch Water Mill, 1212 Pope's Head Road, Fairfax, Fairfax City,...

Further research indicates that the mill is not located at 1212 Pope's Head Road as the original documentation indicated. The address was subsequently changed to reflect the actual location. 2/15 Significance: ... More

Oatlands Historic District, Mountain Gap School, U.S. Route 15, Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia

Oatlands Historic District, Mountain Gap School, U.S. Route 15, Leesbu...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-173 Survey number: HABS VA-949-K Building/structure dates: ca. 1810 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74002327

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

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

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

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

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD

Joseph Poffenberger Farm, House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, W...

Public domain photograph of attic, house frame, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Elgin Fire Barn No. 5, 533 Saint Charles Street, Elgin, Kane County, IL

Elgin Fire Barn No. 5, 533 Saint Charles Street, Elgin, Kane County, I...

2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Built in 1903 after designs by local architect Smith Hoag, Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 was one of a series of public firehouses built in Elgin, Illinois in the late... More

Feed Store-School, Route 29 & Route 631, Madison, Madison County, Virginia

Feed Store-School, Route 29 & Route 631, Madison, Madison County, Virg...

Significance: The James City Historic District is historically and architecturally significant as an example of a community that remains a time-capsule of late 18th to early 20th century domestic, commercial, a... More

Feed Store-School, Route 29 & Route 631, Madison, Madison County, Virginia

Feed Store-School, Route 29 & Route 631, Madison, Madison County, Virg...

Significance: The James City Historic District is historically and architecturally significant as an example of a community that remains a time-capsule of late 18th to early 20th century domestic, commercial, a... More

College Hill, Bounded roughly by Olney, Hope, Governor Streets, & Seekonk & Providence Rivers, Providence, Providence County, RI

College Hill, Bounded roughly by Olney, Hope, Governor Streets, & Seek...

Significance: College Hill is significant at the national level as a well preserved collection of historic residential, commercial, educational, and religious buildings dating from the early eighteenth century ... More

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington Street, Bay City, Bay County, MI

Bay City Traction & Electric Company, Power Station, 301 Washington St...

Significance: the Bay City Traction and Electric Power Company Power Station was constructed as a steam generating plant providing power for interurban electric traction transportation in Bay City. This buildin... More

Jonathan Barney House, Spring & Barney Streets, Newport, Newport County, RI

Jonathan Barney House, Spring & Barney Streets, Newport, Newport Count...

Significance: This dwelling house had a one-room plan with additions to the side and rear. Built on stone foundations and clad with clapboards on the front and shingles on the rest. It was demolished in 1945. ... More

Colby-Jeffery House, 302 Elm Street, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Colby-Jeffery House, 302 Elm Street, Madison, Jefferson County, IN

Significance: The Colby-Jeffery House, constructed in 1838-39 for Daniel Colby, is an interesting example of the Greek Revival style in Indiana. The slender Doric columns and simple pediment mark Madison's ear... More

John Coltrane House, 1511 North Thirty-third Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

John Coltrane House, 1511 North Thirty-third Street, Philadelphia, Phi...

Significance: It has cultural significance as the long-time residence of John W. Coltrane, the groundbreaking and innovative African-American jazz musician (1926-1967). Additionally, the building is a superlati... More

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Bird-Brady House, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV

Significance: Built between 1895 and 1897, the Bird-Brady House served as a private residence for teachers and families associated with Storer College, a historically black school founded in 1867 by missionarie... More

H.J. Heinz Company Factories, 300 Heinz Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

H.J. Heinz Company Factories, 300 Heinz Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny ...

Significance: Henry J. Heinz revolutionized the food processing industry and built his business into a global conglomerate from this site beginning in 1888. The industrial complex documented here represents the... More

Samuel Whitehorne House, 414 Thames Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Samuel Whitehorne House, 414 Thames Street, Newport, Newport County, R...

Significance: This house built in 1810-1800, was the residence of Samuel Whitehorne, a prosperous Newport merchant in partnership with his brother, John, until they went bankrupt in 1843. It is a fine example ... More

Samuel Whitehorne House, 414 Thames Street, Newport, Newport County, RI

Samuel Whitehorne House, 414 Thames Street, Newport, Newport County, R...

Significance: This house built in 1810-1800, was the residence of Samuel Whitehorne, a prosperous Newport merchant in partnership with his brother, John, until they went bankrupt in 1843. It is a fine example ... More

Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Providence, Providence County, RI

Costello Brothers, Incorporated, Warehouse, 111 Harris Avenue, Provide...

Significance: Constructed ca. 1939, the Costello Brothers, Inc. Warehouse is significant for its associations with the development of the Provisions Warehouse District of Providence. The building housed the Co... More

Cooper-Lawrence House, 457-459 High Street, Burlington, Burlington County, NJ

Cooper-Lawrence House, 457-459 High Street, Burlington, Burlington Cou...

Significance: 457 High Street was the birthplace of James Fenimore Cooper. The building was erected prior to the Revolutionary War but was not occupied by Elizabeth and William Fenimore Cooper until after the w... More

Cooper-Lawrence House, 457-459 High Street, Burlington, Burlington County, NJ

Cooper-Lawrence House, 457-459 High Street, Burlington, Burlington Cou...

Significance: 457 High Street was the birthplace of James Fenimore Cooper. The building was erected prior to the Revolutionary War but was not occupied by Elizabeth and William Fenimore Cooper until after the w... 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

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

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

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