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Victor & Etella Faith House, 122-124 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA

Victor & Etella Faith House, 122-124 Chestnut Street, Johnstown, Cambr...

Survey number: HABS PA-5748 Building/structure dates: ca. 1895 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1965 Subsequent Work

Jacob H.S. Lind House, Norre Gade 6, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI

Jacob H.S. Lind House, Norre Gade 6, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, VI

Significance: This is a typical well-preserved example of the larger town houses of Charlotte Amalie from the early nineteenth century. It has served as a parish hall for the St. Thomas Lutheran Church since 1... More

The Commons of McLean, 1601-35 Anderson Road & 7500-36 Ambergate Place, McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia

The Commons of McLean, 1601-35 Anderson Road & 7500-36 Ambergate Place...

Significance: The garden apartment complex known as The Commons of McLean was constructed in five phases between 1965 and 1973 by the Westgate Corporation, in the rapidly developing area of Tysons Corner, Virgi... More

Smyth-Letherbury House, 107 Water Street, Chestertown, Kent County, MD

Smyth-Letherbury House, 107 Water Street, Chestertown, Kent County, MD

Significance: The affluence and influence of late eighteenth century Chestertown as a college town on a navigable river is exemplified by the architecture of "River House," a waterfront residence. Survey numbe... More

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS PA-8-5 Building/structure dates: 1810 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1841 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS PA-8-5 Building/structure dates: 1810 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1841 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS PA-8-5 Building/structure dates: 1810 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1841 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Natchez, Adams County, MS

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Na...

Survey number: HABS MS-270-A Building/structure dates: 1840-1841 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1977-1986 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: ca. 1925 Subsequent Work

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Natchez, Adams County, MS

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Na...

Survey number: HABS MS-270-A Building/structure dates: 1840-1841 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1977-1986 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: ca. 1925 Subsequent Work

Albert L. Scott House, 29 South Market Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia

Albert L. Scott House, 29 South Market Street, Petersburg, Petersburg,...

Significance: This fine Victorian house, built c. 1860-1861, is particularly noteworthy on the exterior because of its paneled facade, heavy bracketed entablature, bold balusters on the balconies and entrance s... More

Albert L. Scott House, 29 South Market Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia

Albert L. Scott House, 29 South Market Street, Petersburg, Petersburg,...

Significance: This fine Victorian house, built c. 1860-1861, is particularly noteworthy on the exterior because of its paneled facade, heavy bracketed entablature, bold balusters on the balconies and entrance s... More

Lutheran Parsonage, 51 King Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Lutheran Parsonage, 51 King Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Significance: A good example of one of the architecturally more pretentious medium-sized town houses of Christiansted, St. Croix. It is not typical, but has, however, the construction details and the architect... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Charles Dana House, 26 Elm Street, Woodstock, Windsor County, VT

Charles Dana House, 26 Elm Street, Woodstock, Windsor County, VT

Significance: This house, built and owned by the prominent Dana family, now houses important historical collections relating to the Dana family, Woodstock and Vermont. Survey number: HABS VT-31 Building/struc... More

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapo...

Significance: One of the most impressive Georgian mansions in Annapolis. The house was designed by William Buckland. Survey number: HABS MD-251 Building/structure dates: after. 1774- before. 1777 Initial Cons... More

John H. Shoenberger House, 425 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

John H. Shoenberger House, 425 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Coun...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-75 Survey number: HABS PA-43 Building/structure dates: ca. 1847 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: after. 1847- before. 1935 Subsequent Work

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Cousin Cottage, 1231 Marais Street, Faubourg Treme, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA

Cousin Cottage, 1231 Marais Street, Faubourg Treme, New Orleans, Orlea...

2001 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: This single story townhouse is of a type known as a "banquette cottage" or sidewalk cottage in New Orleans. This type became popular as replacement houses, p... More

Cousin Cottage, 1231 Marais Street, Faubourg Treme, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA

Cousin Cottage, 1231 Marais Street, Faubourg Treme, New Orleans, Orlea...

2001 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: This single story townhouse is of a type known as a "banquette cottage" or sidewalk cottage in New Orleans. This type became popular as replacement houses, p... More

107 West Monument Street (House), 107 West Monument Street, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

107 West Monument Street (House), 107 West Monument Street, Baltimore,...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1, FN- 2 Survey number: HABS MD-1 Building/structure dates: ca. 1836 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1936 Subsequent Work

401 Penn Street (House), Reading, Berks County, PA

401 Penn Street (House), Reading, Berks County, PA

Significance: This structure was constructed at two different times. The rear section was built first, probably late 19th century and has 6 bays facing on N. 4th Street. The corner building which has four bays ... More

Haywood Hall, 211 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, Wake County, NC

Haywood Hall, 211 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, Wake County, NC

Survey number: HABS NC-229 Building/structure dates: ca. 1792 Initial Construction

Bjerget, 56-58 Hill Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Bjerget, 56-58 Hill Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Significance: This building is considered one of the finest examples of a St. Croix town house. Its size, complexity of levels and the ample yards make it along with its outstanding views an ideal example of t... More

Vowles Townhouses, 1111-1113 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

Vowles Townhouses, 1111-1113 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Charlo...

1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The first of these townhouses was most likely built by James Dinsmore, one of the craftsmen recruited by Thomas Jefferson to work on the University of Virgini... More

Vowles Townhouses, 1111-1113 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

Vowles Townhouses, 1111-1113 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Charlo...

1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The first of these townhouses was most likely built by James Dinsmore, one of the craftsmen recruited by Thomas Jefferson to work on the University of Virgini... More

Whittle House, 225 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia

Whittle House, 225 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia

Significance: The Whittle House is a rare example of a late eighteenth-century town house. Although few town houses survive in modern-day Norfolk, the Whittle House and the nearby Moses Myers House exhibit a qu... More

Whittle House, 225 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia

Whittle House, 225 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia

Significance: The Whittle House is a rare example of a late eighteenth-century town house. Although few town houses survive in modern-day Norfolk, the Whittle House and the nearby Moses Myers House exhibit a qu... More

Smyth-Letherbury House, 107 Water Street, Chestertown, Kent County, MD

Smyth-Letherbury House, 107 Water Street, Chestertown, Kent County, MD

Significance: The affluence and influence of late eighteenth century Chestertown as a college town on a navigable river is exemplified by the architecture of "River House," a waterfront residence. Survey numbe... More

Kelly Property, 454-456 Court Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH

Kelly Property, 454-456 Court Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, N...

Survey number: HABS NH-95 Public domain photograph - historical image of New Hampshire, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kelly Property, 454-456 Court Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH

Kelly Property, 454-456 Court Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, N...

Survey number: HABS NH-95 Public domain photograph - historical image of New Hampshire, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kelly Property, 454-456 Court Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, NH

Kelly Property, 454-456 Court Street, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, N...

Survey number: HABS NH-95 Public domain photograph - historical image of New Hampshire, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS PA-8-5 Building/structure dates: 1810 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1841 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS PA-8-5 Building/structure dates: 1810 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1841 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More

505-517 Cathedral Street (Houses), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

505-517 Cathedral Street (Houses), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Survey number: HABS MD-375 Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Natchez, Adams County, MS

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Na...

Survey number: HABS MS-270-A Building/structure dates: 1840-1841 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1977-1986 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: ca. 1925 Subsequent Work

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Natchez, Adams County, MS

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Na...

Survey number: HABS MS-270-A Building/structure dates: 1840-1841 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1977-1986 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: ca. 1925 Subsequent Work

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME

Captain Daniel Holden House, 24 Elm Street, Topsham, Sagadahoc County,...

Significance: This structure is an outstanding example of an early 19th century Maine house. It was probably partially built and decorated by Samuel Melcher III, carpenter-builder of Brunswick. Melcher was typi... More

John M. Mitchell House, 524 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

John M. Mitchell House, 524 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-74 Survey number: HABS PA-42 Building/structure dates: after. 1845- before. 1860 Initial Construction

Albert L. Scott House, 29 South Market Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia

Albert L. Scott House, 29 South Market Street, Petersburg, Petersburg,...

Significance: This fine Victorian house, built c. 1860-1861, is particularly noteworthy on the exterior because of its paneled facade, heavy bracketed entablature, bold balusters on the balconies and entrance s... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Colonel John Cox House, 3339 N Street, Northwest, Washington, District...

Significance: The Colonel John Cox House, constructed in 1816-17 at 3339 N Street in Georgetown, is a handsome and imposing federal-era town house on a substantial corner lot. The house was built as the wester... More

Timothy Caldwell House, 2017 "Eye" Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Timothy Caldwell House, 2017 "Eye" Street Northwest, Washington, Distr...

Significance: The Timothy Caldwell house was begun in 1802 and has been continuously well maintained ever since. It was the Executive Mansion during the first months of James Monroe's Presidency, and is now co... More

Timothy Caldwell House, 2017 "Eye" Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Timothy Caldwell House, 2017 "Eye" Street Northwest, Washington, Distr...

Significance: The Timothy Caldwell house was begun in 1802 and has been continuously well maintained ever since. It was the Executive Mansion during the first months of James Monroe's Presidency, and is now co... More

Timothy Caldwell House, 2017 "Eye" Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Timothy Caldwell House, 2017 "Eye" Street Northwest, Washington, Distr...

Significance: The Timothy Caldwell house was begun in 1802 and has been continuously well maintained ever since. It was the Executive Mansion during the first months of James Monroe's Presidency, and is now co... More

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Woodrow Wilson House, 2340 South S Street, Northwest, Washington, Dist...

For additional documentation, see also HALS DC-133 (Woodrow Wilson House, Garden Parterre) Significance: The Woodraw Wilson House was the Home of Thomas Woodrow Wilson 28th president of the United States from t... More

Charles Dana House, 26 Elm Street, Woodstock, Windsor County, VT

Charles Dana House, 26 Elm Street, Woodstock, Windsor County, VT

Significance: This house, built and owned by the prominent Dana family, now houses important historical collections relating to the Dana family, Woodstock and Vermont. Survey number: HABS VT-31 Building/struc... More

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapo...

Significance: One of the most impressive Georgian mansions in Annapolis. The house was designed by William Buckland. Survey number: HABS MD-251 Building/structure dates: after. 1774- before. 1777 Initial Cons... More

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapo...

Significance: One of the most impressive Georgian mansions in Annapolis. The house was designed by William Buckland. Survey number: HABS MD-251 Building/structure dates: after. 1774- before. 1777 Initial Cons... More

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapo...

Significance: One of the most impressive Georgian mansions in Annapolis. The house was designed by William Buckland. Survey number: HABS MD-251 Building/structure dates: after. 1774- before. 1777 Initial Cons... More

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD

Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapo...

Significance: One of the most impressive Georgian mansions in Annapolis. The house was designed by William Buckland. Survey number: HABS MD-251 Building/structure dates: after. 1774- before. 1777 Initial Cons... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Sewall-Belmont House, 144 Constitution Avenue, Northeast, Washington, ...

Since March 2016, the house is the site of the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument. Significance: The Sewall-Belmont House, built ca. 1800 for Robert Sewall in the newly formed city of Washington, h... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Octagon House, 1799 (1741) New York Avenue, Northwest, Washington, Dis...

Location of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. 2004 Charles E. Peterson Prize, First Place Significance: Excellent and innovative example of Federal style domestic architecture. Served as Executive Mansion fo... More

Walton H. Hopkins House, 15 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD

Walton H. Hopkins House, 15 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Anna...

Significance: A very restrained Italianate townhouse, which, though altered through years of additions, still retains many of the original materials specified by its original owner, Thomas O. Walton, and fits i... More

Walton H. Hopkins House, 15 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, MD

Walton H. Hopkins House, 15 Maryland Avenue & King George Street, Anna...

Significance: A very restrained Italianate townhouse, which, though altered through years of additions, still retains many of the original materials specified by its original owner, Thomas O. Walton, and fits i... More

Bowie-Sevier House, 3124 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Bowie-Sevier House, 3124 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of ...

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

Bowie-Sevier House, 3124 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Bowie-Sevier House, 3124 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of ...

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Bowie-Sevier House, 3124 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Bowie-Sevier House, 3124 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of ...

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

Bowie-Sevier House, 3124 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Bowie-Sevier House, 3124 Q Street, Northwest, Washington, District of ...

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John Karns House, 900 North Canal Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

John Karns House, 900 North Canal Street, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County...

Significance: One of the few extant examples of a Greek Revival Pittsburgh town house. With exception of interior alterations, the general plan of the building has not changed. Survey number: HABS PA-424 Bui... More

Newton House, 56 Company Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Newton House, 56 Company Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

Public domain photograph of living room, apartment, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vowles Townhouses, 1111-1113 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

Vowles Townhouses, 1111-1113 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Charlo...

1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The first of these townhouses was most likely built by James Dinsmore, one of the craftsmen recruited by Thomas Jefferson to work on the University of Virgini... More

Whittle House, 225 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia

Whittle House, 225 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia

Significance: The Whittle House is a rare example of a late eighteenth-century town house. Although few town houses survive in modern-day Norfolk, the Whittle House and the nearby Moses Myers House exhibit a qu... More

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County, PA

Henry S. Linn House, North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, Centre County...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS PA-8-5 Building/structure dates: 1810 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1841 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Natchez, Adams County, MS

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Na...

Survey number: HABS MS-270-A Building/structure dates: 1840-1841 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1977-1986 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: ca. 1925 Subsequent Work

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Natchez, Adams County, MS

Johnson & McCallum Houses, William Johnson House, 210 State Street, Na...

Survey number: HABS MS-270-A Building/structure dates: 1840-1841 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1977-1986 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: ca. 1925 Subsequent Work

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