National Historic Landmark

Hoover, Lou Henry, House

Stanford, Santa Clara County, California
Listed
January 30, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000786

About this property

The Hoover House, formally known as the Lou Henry Hoover House or the Lou Henry and Herbert Hoover House, is a historic house located on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California, United States. Completed in 1920, it is the former house of Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States, and his wife Lou Henry Hoover, who designed it. It is now the official home of the president of Stanford. In addition to its importance as a residence of the Hoovers, the house is a significant early example of the International Style of architecture. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.

Location

623 Mirada Rd.
Stanford, Santa Clara County, California
37.41802, -122.16893

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Hoover, Lou Henry, House listed on the National Register?

Hoover, Lou Henry, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Hoover, Lou Henry, House?

Hoover, Lou Henry, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Hoover, Lou Henry, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hoover, Lou Henry, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Hoover, Lou Henry, House?

The period of significance for Hoover, Lou Henry, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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