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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: General John Glover House
John Glover (1732-97) had this simple frame house built in 1762, and occupied until 1782. Glover, a wealthy Marblehead merchant, was an important military figure in the American Revolutionary War, leading the Marblehead Regiment early in...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Ohio: John Mercer Langston House
An image of the John Mercer Langston House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Stephen Vincent Benet House
Commandant's home in Augusta Arsenal; poet Stephen Vincent Benet lived and wrote here; now President's House, Augusta State University.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Wye House
An image of the Wye House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Arizona: Grand Canyon Power House
An image of the Grand Canyon Power House.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Pierre Menard House
House of fur trader Pierre Menard, the first lieutenant governor of Illinois.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maine: Wickyup (Richard E. Byrd House)
This house was the summer home of pioneer aviator and explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd from 1937 until his death in 1957. Here he planned three Antarctic expeditions, wrote, and drafted what became the 1959 Antarctic Treaty. Wickyup was...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Oliver Hastings House
This Greek Revival house was built in 1844 as the home of Cambridge businessman Oliver Hastings (1791-1879). Although nearby resident Charles Sanders Peirce considered it "ugly", the building is recognized for its elegant curved bays and...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in North Carolina: Cupola House
A house with a cupola.
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Etc: Plan of the Parliament House, Budapest, 1885 1902
This is a plan of the Parliament House in Budapest, Hungary. It is an example of Modern Architecture. Construction lasted from 1885 to 1902. The Parliament House is located on Pest's Riverbank. The building is a symbol of Hungary's...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Jean Hasbrouck House
Early eighteenth century example of Hudson Valley Dutch architecture; located within the Huguenot Street Historic District.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Georgia: Springer Opera House
Historic live performance theater.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: The Wayside, "Home of Authors"
This c. 1700 house, part of the Minuteman National Historical Park, was home to three writers in the 19th century: Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Margaret Sidney. The Park Service opens the house for tours seasonally.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Rhode Island: Nelson W. Aldrich House
Federal-style home of Aldrich, a U.S. Senator and one of the most powerful men in Washington around the turn of the 20th century. Today home to the Rhode Island Historical Society.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Indiana: James Whitcomb Riley House
Located in the Lockerbie Square Historic District, this Victorian style building was home to Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley for 23 years.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Elmwood
This 1760s Georgian house and estate was home to three historically important individuals: Massachusetts colonial Lieutenant Governor Thomas Oliver (who had the house built), Massachusetts Governor and US Vice President Elbridge Gerry,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Mabel Dodge Luhan House
Artists' haven, now a historic inn.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in California: Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome
Built by the Looff family to house one of their carousels, this structure now houses a different carousel, but remains a rare example of what was once a much larger amusement complex.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Count Rumford Birthplace
Inventor and scientist Benjamin Thompson (1753-1814) was born in this well-preserved 1714 house. Thompson was lauded in Europe for his discoveries (including key advances in the field of thermodynamics); he received honors including the...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Old Manse
This 1770 Revolutionary-era house was home for a time to both Ralph Waldo Emerson (whose grandfather had it built) and Nathaniel Hawthorne; Henry David Thoreau was a guest of Hawthorne's. The house is now owned by The Trustees of...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: The Mount (Edith Warton Estate)
Designed by writer Edith Wharton (1862-1937) and built in 1902, The Mount is where she wrote the bestselling novel The House of Mirth. It is now a house museum.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ma: John Greenleaf Whittier Home
This house was the longtime home of poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-92). It is now a house museum.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Utah: Brigham Young Complex
The Beehive House and adjacent Lion House were the residence of Brigham Young from 1852 until his death in 1877. As President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the time of the Mormon settlement of the Salt Lake...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Ralph Waldo Emerson Home
This house was purchased by writer, poet, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) in 1835. It was where he wrote all of his major works, and was a major meeting point for Transcendentalists, including Bronson Alcott and Henry...