Balthis House
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Balthis House | |
 Balthis House, September 2012 | |
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| Location | 55 Chester St., Front Royal, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°55′8″N 78°11′27″W / 38.91889°N 78.19083°WCoordinates: 38°55′8″N 78°11′27″W / 38.91889°N 78.19083°W |
| Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
| Built | c. 1787 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP Reference # | 04000860[1] |
| VLR # | 112-0009 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 11, 2004 |
| Designated VLR | June 16, 2004[2] |
Balthis House, also known as E.C. Balthis Blacksmith Shop Property and Balthis' Old Stand, is a historic home located at Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia. The original section was built about 1787, and is a two-story, five bay, timber frame vernacular Federal style dwelling. The original section is three bay and the house was expanded to its present size in the mid-19th century, at the same time as the addition of the two-story brick rear ell. Also on the property are the contributing kitchen dependency and playhouse / gazebo.[3]
The house is now owned by the Warren Heritage Society and is open for tours.
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1] It is located in the Front Royal Historic District.
References
- 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ Beth Scripps (February 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Balthis House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
External links
- Balthis House - Warren Heritage Society
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