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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

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

William Mueller Store, 2242 Eoff Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

William Mueller Store, 2242 Eoff Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Significance: An example of Italianate vernacular brick building, built c. 1860 as a grocery store on the first floor and the merchant's apartment above on the second floor. Considered a contributing structure... 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

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

The Rennas Hotel, 403 Penn Street, Reading, Berks County, PA

The Rennas Hotel, 403 Penn Street, Reading, Berks County, PA

Significance: The original use seems to have been for a dwelling. Survey number: HABS PA-5148 Building/structure dates: 1867 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: after. 1950- before. 1960 Subseque... 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

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

1 West Mount Vernon Place (House), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

1 West Mount Vernon Place (House), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Survey number: HABS MD-372 Public domain photograph - historical image of Maryland, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Garrett-Jacobs House, 7, 9, 11, 13 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Garrett-Jacobs House, 7, 9, 11, 13 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore,...

Significance: This building, Baltimore's largest and most costly mansion, was built in two stages. Robert Garrett, prominent financier and businessman, built the first part in 1884, designed by McKim, Mead and... 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

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

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

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

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

George W. Sherrick House, 2618 South Seventh Street, Saint Louis, Independent City, MO

George W. Sherrick House, 2618 South Seventh Street, Saint Louis, Inde...

Significance: This is a small town house, built in 1850, with interesting details and Greek Revival features. Survey number: HABS MO-1168 Building/structure dates: 1850 Initial Construction

Town House, Market Square, Marblehead, Essex County, MA

Town House, Market Square, Marblehead, Essex County, MA

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS MA-2-6 Building/structure dates: 1727 Initial Construction

Town House, Market Square, Marblehead, Essex County, MA

Town House, Market Square, Marblehead, Essex County, MA

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS MA-2-6 Building/structure dates: 1727 Initial Construction

Town House, Market Square, Marblehead, Essex County, MA

Town House, Market Square, Marblehead, Essex County, MA

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS MA-2-6 Building/structure dates: 1727 Initial Construction

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

Guido Steinkauler House, 2614 South Seventh Street, Saint Louis, Independent City, MO

Guido Steinkauler House, 2614 South Seventh Street, Saint Louis, Indep...

Significance: This is a 2-1/2 story, brick town house that was used for an early German Lutheran hospital. Survey number: HABS MO-1169 Building/structure dates: ca. 1858 Initial Construction

1115 West Lanvale Street (House), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

1115 West Lanvale Street (House), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Significance: One of the last residences (along with 1102 West Lafayette) built on the Square before the first World War, this Romanesque revival house stands out from its Italianate and Queen Anne revival neig... 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

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

220 Court Square (House), Sixth Street, Northeast, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

220 Court Square (House), Sixth Street, Northeast, Charlottesville, Ch...

Significance: Court Square, in the early nineteenth century was a small courthouse community of two-story townhouses, taverns, storehouses and offices. The area has retained much of the original flavor through... More

220 Court Square (House), Sixth Street, Northeast, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

220 Court Square (House), Sixth Street, Northeast, Charlottesville, Ch...

Significance: Court Square, in the early nineteenth century was a small courthouse community of two-story townhouses, taverns, storehouses and offices. The area has retained much of the original flavor through... More

220 Court Square (House), Sixth Street, Northeast, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

220 Court Square (House), Sixth Street, Northeast, Charlottesville, Ch...

Significance: Court Square, in the early nineteenth century was a small courthouse community of two-story townhouses, taverns, storehouses and offices. The area has retained much of the original flavor through... More

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

33-35 Strandgade (House), 33-35 Strand Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI

33-35 Strandgade (House), 33-35 Strand Street, Christiansted, St. Croi...

Significance: The building is an unusual example of the Christiansted town house. Its roof and large dormers give the outline of the building a character allied to the Moravian architecture as found on the Vir... More

North Eutaw Street, Arthur's Bakery, 223 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Independent City, MD

North Eutaw Street, Arthur's Bakery, 223 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore...

Significance: Arthur's Bakery is one of the oldest continuing retail establishments in downtown Baltimore, occupying various buildings in the retail district since 1832. Arthur's moved to this structure in 189... More

Albemarle & Granby Streets (Brick House), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Albemarle & Granby Streets (Brick House), Baltimore, Independent City,...

Survey number: HABS MD-360 Public domain photograph - historical image of Maryland, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

504-520 Cathedral Street (Houses), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

504-520 Cathedral Street (Houses), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

Survey number: HABS MD-376 Public domain photograph - historical image of Maryland, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

William Mueller Store, 2242 Eoff Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

William Mueller Store, 2242 Eoff Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV

Significance: An example of Italianate vernacular brick building, built c. 1860 as a grocery store on the first floor and the merchant's apartment above on the second floor. Considered a contributing structure... 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

Ann Halsted Townhouses, 1826-1834 Lincoln Park Avenue West, Chicago, Cook County, IL

Ann Halsted Townhouses, 1826-1834 Lincoln Park Avenue West, Chicago, C...

Significance: This block of five townhouses built in 1884-1886 gives an indication of Louis H. Sullivan's conception of modern urban residential design. The exteriors of brick and terra cotta are decorated in a... More

407-431 West Lexington Street, 409 West Lexington Street  (Commercial Building), Baltimore, Independent City, MD

407-431 West Lexington Street, 409 West Lexington Street (Commercial ...

Significance: Was a good example of mid-nineteenth century townhouse and played an important role in the block frontage that faced Lexington Market. Architectural significance has been diminished by alteration... 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

George W. Sherrick House, 2618 South Seventh Street, Saint Louis, Independent City, MO

George W. Sherrick House, 2618 South Seventh Street, Saint Louis, Inde...

Significance: This is a small town house, built in 1850, with interesting details and Greek Revival features. Survey number: HABS MO-1168 Building/structure dates: 1850 Initial Construction

George W. Sherrick House, 2618 South Seventh Street, Saint Louis, Independent City, MO

George W. Sherrick House, 2618 South Seventh Street, Saint Louis, Inde...

Significance: This is a small town house, built in 1850, with interesting details and Greek Revival features. Survey number: HABS MO-1168 Building/structure dates: 1850 Initial Construction

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

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

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