Paradise (Warrenton, Virginia)

Paradise
Location 158 Winchester St., Warrenton, Virginia
Coordinates 38°43′2″N 77°47′56″W / 38.71722°N 77.79889°W / 38.71722; -77.79889Coordinates: 38°43′2″N 77°47′56″W / 38.71722°N 77.79889°W / 38.71722; -77.79889
Area 1.6 acres (0.65 ha)
Built c. 1758 (1758)
Architectural style Federal; Italianate; Folk Victorian
Part of Warrenton Historic District (#83004243)
NRHP Reference # 14000147[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP April 11, 2014
Designated CP October 13, 1983

Paradise is a historic house at 158 Winchester Street in Warrenton, Virginia. The oldest portion of this two story timber frame house was built c. 1758, and is believed to be the oldest building in Warrenton. The central block of the house is three bays, with a side passage plan. It is flanked on either side by two-story wood frame wings. The house exterior was extensively redecorated in 1870, adding a full-width porch and substantial Italianate and Folk Victorian woodwork.[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014;[1] it was a contributing element of the Warrenton Historic District, listed in 1983.[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/07/14 through 4/11/14. National Park Service. 2014-04-18.
  2. "NRHP nomination for Paradise" (PDF). Virginia DHR. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (August 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Warrenton Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos and Accompanying map


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