National Register of Historic Places

Brown, Theodore, House

St. Matthews, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Listed
July 11, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83002642

About this property

The Theodore Brown House is a historic building in St. Matthews, Kentucky, a part of the Louisville metropolitan area. It was built in the 1850s and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Originally named Woodview, the house was built by Theodore Brown (1821–1899), a prominent farmer. The property includes a main house and carriage house. The mansion was built in the Gothic Revival style using bricks that were made on the property. In 1920, the property was sold and renamed Woodhaven by the Monohan family, who owned it until the 1970s. When the surrounding land was developed, the house was nearly razed by developers. The house was saved from destruction and restored. Original features are still intact, including diamond windowpanes and 14-foot arched gothic doors. The main house and carriage house are now part of a bed and breakfast, The Inn at Woodhaven, that opened in 1993.

Location

St. Matthews, Jefferson County, Kentucky
38.24155, -85.63707

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Brown, Theodore, House listed on the National Register?

Brown, Theodore, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 11, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Brown, Theodore, House?

Brown, Theodore, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brown, Theodore, House?

The period of significance for Brown, Theodore, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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