National Register of Historic Places

Hard, Roswell Butler, House

Antioch, Contra Costa County, California
Listed
September 29, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001020

About this property

The Roswell Butler Hard House is a house located at 815 W. First St. in Antioch, California. Roswell Butler Hard, a prominent early resident of Antioch, built the house in 1869. Hard was the first chairman of the Antioch town council, which originally met in his house; he also served as county sheriff and supervisor. The two-story Italianate house was built entirely from brick made in the city. It was split into smaller housing units after Hard's death; in 1979, the city of Antioch took ownership of the building, and it has fallen into disuse since. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1993.

Location

815 W. First St.
Antioch, Contra Costa County, California
38.01713, -121.81675

Categories

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Sources

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When was Hard, Roswell Butler, House listed on the National Register?

Hard, Roswell Butler, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Hard, Roswell Butler, House?

Hard, Roswell Butler, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Hard, Roswell Butler, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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