Bacon's Castle, State Route 617, Surry, Surry County, Virginia
Significance: The fine old brick mansion in the lower part of the County, known as "Bacon's Castle", was built by Arthur Allen, ancestor of the Claremont Allens, in 1665. It was referred to as "Allen's Brick H... More
Judson College, Third Avenue & West Flemming Street, Hendersonville, H...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS NC-12-A-2 Building/structure dates: 1859 Initial Construction
Augusta Canal, Augusta, Richmond County, GA
Significance: The Augusta power and navigation canal was projected in order to make Augusta a manufacturing center. By the 1880's, the canal was a success. It supplied water power for eight textile mills, thr... More
John A. G. Davis House, 1201 Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, Charlo...
1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The John A.G. Davis House, one of two houses located on the estate known as The Farm, stands today as a landmark of the rich history of Charlottesville, Virgi... More
East Alabama Masonic Female Institute, 205 East South Street, Talladeg...
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East Alabama Masonic Female Institute, 205 East South Street, Talladeg...
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East Alabama Masonic Female Institute, 205 East South Street, Talladeg...
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Fort Delaware, Pea Patch Island, Delaware City, New Castle County, DE
Significance: In 1847, Congress appropriated one million dollars to build the fort as the largest fort in the country to protect Philadelphia and the harbor. It was first occupied in 1861 during Civil War & us... More
Arlington House, Lee Drive, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Ar...
See also HALS VA-10 for related documentation. Significance: Arlington House, unique in its association with the Custis, Washington, and Lee families, is celebrated as one of the nation's most significant house... More
Arlington House, Lee Drive, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Ar...
See also HALS VA-10 for related documentation. Significance: Arlington House, unique in its association with the Custis, Washington, and Lee families, is celebrated as one of the nation's most significant house... More
Arlington House, Lee Drive, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Ar...
See also HALS VA-10 for related documentation. Significance: Arlington House, unique in its association with the Custis, Washington, and Lee families, is celebrated as one of the nation's most significant house... More
Arlington House, Lee Drive, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Ar...
See also HALS VA-10 for related documentation. Significance: Arlington House, unique in its association with the Custis, Washington, and Lee families, is celebrated as one of the nation's most significant house... More
Watkins Mill, County Highway MM, Lawson, Ray County, MO
Significance: The Watkins (Woolen) Mill contains the finest collection of mid-19th century textile machinery in situ in North America and includes some of the most significant textile artifacts known to survive... More
Watkins Mill, County Highway MM, Lawson, Ray County, MO
Significance: The Watkins (Woolen) Mill contains the finest collection of mid-19th century textile machinery in situ in North America and includes some of the most significant textile artifacts known to survive... More
Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI
Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More
Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI
Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More
Quincy Mining Company, Hancock, Houghton County, MI
Significance: Quincy was Michigan's second largest copper producer, and one of national and international importance. The mine was extremely long-lived and profitable. Unprocessed Field note material exists f... More
Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, Savannah, Chatham County, GA
Significance: Fort Pulaski was built in the second quarter of the nineteenth century by U.S. military engineers who hoped to guard against unwanted river approaches to the nearby port city of Savannah. It was p... More
Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, Savannah, Chatham County, GA
Significance: Fort Pulaski was built in the second quarter of the nineteenth century by U.S. military engineers who hoped to guard against unwanted river approaches to the nearby port city of Savannah. It was p... More
Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, Savannah, Chatham County, GA
Significance: Fort Pulaski was built in the second quarter of the nineteenth century by U.S. military engineers who hoped to guard against unwanted river approaches to the nearby port city of Savannah. It was p... More
Stone House, Manassas, Manassas, Virginia during American Civil War
Significance: This structure of reddish brown native stone is located on the north side of Lee Highway, near its junction with the Manassas-Sudley Road. Two and a half stories with inside end chimneys and gabl... More
Gaineswood, 805 South Cedar Street, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS AL-211 Building/structure dates: 1842 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ca. 1910 Subsequent Work National R... More
Roulette Farm, House, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD
Significance: The Roulette farm is significant both as an example of the area's early architecture and due to its relationship to the Civil War Battle of Antietam. Unprocessed Field note material exists for th... More
Roulette Farm, House, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD
Significance: The Roulette farm is significant both as an example of the area's early architecture and due to its relationship to the Civil War Battle of Antietam. Unprocessed Field note material exists for th... More
Brawner Farmhouse, Lee Highway/Route 29, Manassas, Manassas, Virginia
See also HALS VA-16 for related documentation. 2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Significance: The site played a significant role in the Civil War. The house stands on the site of the "Battle of Braw... More
Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD, Anti...
Survey number: HABS MD-934 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000038
Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD, Anti...
Survey number: HABS MD-934 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000038
Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD, Anti...
Survey number: HABS MD-934 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000038
Eads Bridge, Spanning Mississippi River at Washington Street, Saint Lo...
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Eads Bridge, Spanning Mississippi River at Washington Street, Saint Lo...
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Eads Bridge, Spanning Mississippi River at Washington Street, Saint Lo...
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Eads Bridge, Spanning Mississippi River at Washington Street, Saint Lo...
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Eads Bridge, Spanning Mississippi River at Washington Street, Saint Lo...
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City Mills Company, Eighteenth Street & First Avenue, Columbus, Muscog...
Significance: Grist milling has been continuous at the site since the City Mills were established in 1828. Some of the newer buildings house offices, equipment, and warehouses used in the production of feed. ... More
General Joseph Wheeler House, State Highway 20, Wheeler, Lawrence Coun...
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Central of Georgia Railway, Passenger Station & Train Shed, Corner of ...
Significance: The Central of Georgia Terminal and Trainshed at Savannah are part of one of the earliest attempts to build a comprehensive railroad terminal and shop complex in this country. The structure of th... More
Corcoran Art Gallery, Northeast corner of Seventeenth Street & Pennsyl...
Significance: The Corcoran Art Gallery was erected in 1859-61 by William Wilson Corcoran, Washington banker and philanthropist as a gallery for his private collection; the building was designed by James Renwick... More
Slover House, East Front & Johnson Streets, New Bern, Craven County, N...
Survey number: HABS NC-289 Building/structure dates: ca. 1835 Initial Construction
Governor's Mansion, 231 North Liberty Street, Opelousas, St. Landry Pa...
Significance: The house served as the residence of the governor of Louisiana from May 1862 to January 1863, while Opelousas served as the temporary state capital of Louisiana when Louisiana was part of the Conf... More
Fort Pike, 27100 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
2014 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: Fort Pike was the first of the Third System Fortifications. Considered part of the "Monroe forts of the 1st class," the fort was one of the many forts ... More
St. Elizabeths Hospital, Allison B, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue...
For an overview of the Allison Group, see HABS DC-349-BW Significance: Allison B (Building 26) is significant for its association with the care of Civil War and other military veterans and the treatment of ment... More
St. Elizabeths Hospital, Allison A, 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue...
For an overview of the Allison Group, see HABS DC-349-BW Significance: Allison A (Building 25) is significant for its association with the care of Civil War and other military veterans and the treatment of ment... More
St. Elizabeths Hospital, East Lodge Detached Nurses Home, 2700 Martin ...
For an overview of the Center Building Group, see HABS DC-349-BT Significance: The East Lodge/Detached Nurses Home (Building 30) is significant for its association with the treatment of mental illness at the St... More
Fort Pike, 27100 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
2014 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: Fort Pike was the first of the Third System Fortifications. Considered part of the "Monroe forts of the 1st class," the fort was one of the many forts ... More
Chickamauga National Military Park Tour Roads, Fort Oglethorpe, Catoos...
Significance: The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park tour roads provide access to select areas of the park that commemorate and interpret the conflict between Union and Confederate forces over c... More
Cherry Hill, 312 Park Avenue, Falls Church, Falls Church, Virginia
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Front Avenue Industrial District, Front Avenue between Eighth & Fourte...
Significance: The nearly continuous eight block facade along the west side of Front Avenue (4,300 feet) represents a rare survival of the late 19th century commercial and industrial architecture. The integrity... More
Berkeley, State Route 5 vicinity, Charles City, Charles City, Virginia
Significance: Berkeley began as a settlement known as Berkeley-Hundred, patented in 1618. The property was purchased in 1722 by Benjamin Harrison IV, for whom the present house is believed to have been complete... More
Miss Howard Weeden House, 300 Gates Avenue, Huntsville, Madison County...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-36 Survey number: HABS AL-404 Building/structure dates: 1819 Initial Construction
Jackson Shrine, State Route 606, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, Virgi...
Significance: "The Jackson Shrine" was built by John Thornton in 1828, and was used as a dwelling and doctor's office until December, 1862, when it became headquarters for General Fitzhugh Lee, Commander of the... More
McHenry House, Highway 70 Vicinity, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-2 Survey number: HABS AR-13 Building/structure dates: 1836 Initial Construction
Walter Place, 331 Chulahoma Avenue, Holly Springs, Marshall County, MS
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Shiloh National Military Park Tour Roads, Shiloh, Hardin County, TN
Significance: Shiloh National Military Park is one of the earliest national battlefield parks. The 3,972 acre park is located in rural Hardin County in southwestern Tennessee. It was established in 1894, makin... More
Shiloh National Military Park Tour Roads, Shiloh, Hardin County, TN
Significance: Shiloh National Military Park is one of the earliest national battlefield parks. The 3,972 acre park is located in rural Hardin County in southwestern Tennessee. It was established in 1894, makin... More
Latham House, 1200 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Independent City, Vi...
Significance: While lacking in historical or architectural significance, Latham House is early to mid-19th century vernacular architecture in the original section and late 19th century vernacular architecture i... More
Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...
Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More
Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...
Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More
Thomas Farm, House, 4632 Araby Church Road, Frederick, Frederick Count...
Significance: The property dates to a 1,400-acre land grant called Wett Work, which was patented in 1729, although apparently not occupied or improved until the 1740s. The 1748 completion of the Georgetown Road... More
McLean House, Appomattox, Appomattox County, Virginia
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-335 Survey number: HABS VA-240 Building/structure dates: ca. 1850 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1893 Demolished Building/struct... More
Dunleith, 677 Chestnut Street, Greensboro, Guilford County, NC
Survey number: HABS NC-231 Building/structure dates: ca. 1858 Initial Construction
St. Elizabeths Hospital, East Wing, 539-559 Cedar Drive, Southeast, Wa...
For an overview of the Center Building Group, see HABS DC-349-BT Significance: The East Wing (Building 4) is significant for its association with the treatment of mental illness at the St. Elizabeths campus. As... More
Chatham, State Routes 3 & 607 vicinity, Falmouth, Stafford County, Vir...
See also HALS VA-60 for additional documentation. Survey number: HABS VA-339 Building/structure dates: 1771 Initial Construction
Landers-Cain House, 915 Pleasant Hill Road, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co...
Significance: The Landers-Cain House is a representative example of an "I" house type with Greek Revival style architectural elements. The exact date of construction has not been determined, but archival and de... More
Great Falls Mill, West Washington & Broad Avenue, Rockingham, Richmond...
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Vicksburg National Military Park Roads & Bridges, Vicksburg, Warren Co...
Significance: The Vicksburg National Military Park tour roads provide access to areas of interest in the park, which commemorates and interprets the siege and defense of Vicksburg in 1863 during the Civil War. ... More
Vicksburg National Military Park Roads & Bridges, Vicksburg, Warren Co...
Significance: The Vicksburg National Military Park tour roads provide access to areas of interest in the park, which commemorates and interprets the siege and defense of Vicksburg in 1863 during the Civil War. ... More
Vicksburg National Military Park Roads & Bridges, Vicksburg, Warren Co...
Significance: The Vicksburg National Military Park tour roads provide access to areas of interest in the park, which commemorates and interprets the siege and defense of Vicksburg in 1863 during the Civil War. ... More
Arlington Place, 331 Cotton Avenue, Southwest, Birmingham, Jefferson C...
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Hikes Place, Route 7, Buechel, Jefferson County, KY
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Joseph Poffenberger Farm, Barn, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Wa...
Significance: The Joseph Poffenberger Farm was originally part of a large estate owned by James Chapline, who rented farm-size parcels to various tenants. The original Poffenberger Barn was most likely constru... More
Camp Reynolds, Officers' Quarters, Angel Island State Park, Angel Isla...
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Middle Bridge American Sycamore, Near former site of the historic midd...
See also HABS MD-307 for related documentation. Significance: The Middle Bridge American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is significant for its historical association with Union Gen. George B. McClellan's inde... More
Fort Macon, Bogue Point on Fort Macon Road, Beaufort, Carteret County,...
Survey number: HABS NC-79 Building/structure dates: 1828-1835 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1936 Subsequent Work
Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland C...
Significance: It is a very prominent and intriguing part of the Casco Bay view from Portland's Fort Allen Park and Eastern Promenade, and so viewed by thousands every year. Architecturally it is an unchanged ex... More
Trostle Barn, Emmitsburg Road (U.S. 15), Gettysburg, Adams County, PA
Significance: The Abraham Trostle barn is a significant pre-Civil War structure located on the historic Peter Trostle Farm. It was a prominent building exposed to artillery and infantry fire during the Battle o... More
Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...
Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More
Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...
Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More
Fort Washington, Fort, 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington For...
Significance: Fort Washington's predecessor, Fort Warburton, was completed in December 1809 to guard the Potomac River entrance to the Capital City. During the War of 1812, on August 27, 1814, it was destroyed... More
Richmond Hill Plantation, East of Richmond Hill on Ford Neck Road, Ric...
Significance: Henry Ford's personal estate, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Survey number: HABS GA-2348 Building/structure dates: 1935-1937 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: ... More
Alabama State Capitol, Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Montgomery County, A...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-50 Survey number: HABS AL-601 Building/structure dates: 1851 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1886 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More
U.S. Arsenal Building, City Park, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS AR-32-12 Building/structure dates: 1837- 1838 Initial Construction
U.S. Arsenal Building, City Park, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 Survey number: HABS AR-32-12 Building/structure dates: 1837- 1838 Initial Construction
Joseph Poffenberger Farm, Wash House, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsbu...
Significance: It is a 1-room outbuilding, which was built in 2 phases. The western section of the building, thought to be earlier, was built of horizontal hewn log construction, with a large exterior fieldstone... More
Robinson-Dillworth House, 2709 Meridian Pike, Huntsville, Madison Coun...
Survey number: HABS AL-411 Building/structure dates: 1835 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: before 1935 Subsequent Work
Mumma Farm, Barn, Smoketown Road, Sharpsburg, Washington County, MD
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Gettysburg National Military Park Tour Roads, Gettysburg, Adams County...
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Gettysburg National Military Park Tour Roads, Gettysburg, Adams County...
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Gettysburg National Military Park Tour Roads, Gettysburg, Adams County...
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Gettysburg National Military Park Tour Roads, Gettysburg, Adams County...
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Gettysburg National Military Park Tour Roads, Gettysburg, Adams County...
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Gettysburg National Military Park Tour Roads, Gettysburg, Adams County...
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Shawnee Methodist Mission, East Building, Kansas City, Wyandotte Count...
Survey number: HABS KS-3 Building/structure dates: 1841 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000345
Canal Warehouse, Scottsville, Albemarle County, Virginia
1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Canal Warehouse, located in Scottsville, Virginia, was built in approximately 1844. It has associations with the James River & Kanawha Canal, the Chesape... More
J. E. Rhoads & Sons, 2100 West Eleventh Street, Wilmington, New Castle...
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Joseph Poffenberger Farm, 17834 Mansfield Avenue, Sharpsburg, Washingt...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N16 Survey number: HALS MD-14 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000038
Augusta Canal, Augusta, Richmond County, GA
Significance: The Augusta power and navigation canal was projected in order to make Augusta a manufacturing center. By the 1880's, the canal was a success. It supplied water power for eight textile mills, thr... More
Mountain Home Veterans Administration Medical Center, Boiler Plant & S...
For additional documentation see HABS TN-254. Significance: Part of medical center developed and constructed as a complete, architecturally consistent complex. Home branches of the Veterans Administration were ... More
Columbus Iron Works, Front Avenue between Eighth & Tenth Streets, Colu...
Significance: For over a century (1853-1965) the Columbus Iron works supplied the city and surrounding area with a wide assortment of cast iron goods, agricultural implements, industrial and building supplies, ... More
East Alabama Masonic Female Institute, 205 East South Street, Talladeg...
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