National Historic Landmark

Blandwood

Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina
Listed
April 16, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000455

About this property

Blandwood Mansion is a historic house museum at 447 West Washington Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. Originally built as a four-room Federal style farmhouse in 1795, it was home to two-term North Carolina governor John Motley Morehead (1841–1844) under whose ownership it was transformed into its present appearance. It is believed to be the oldest extant example of the Italian Villa Style of architecture in the United States, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1988. In creating the design for Blandwood, architect Alexander Jackson Davis produced a popular prototype for American house designs in the Italianate style: a central tower projecting from the main facade. Saved from demolition in 1964 by preservation-minded Greensboro citizens, the house was opened as a museum in 1976 and remains open to the public today.

Location

447 W. Washington St.
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina
36.06947, -79.79383

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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Nearby Historic Sites

Guilford County Courthouse
Industrial
0.2 mi
Downtown Greensboro Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Listed
0.2 mi
United States Post Office and Court House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Jefferson Standard Building
Industrial
0.3 mi
Wafco Mills
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid — Greensboro NC
1865Civil War
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Blandwood listed on the National Register?

Blandwood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Blandwood?

Blandwood is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Blandwood a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Blandwood 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 Blandwood?

The period of significance for Blandwood is recorded as the industrial era.

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