National Historic Landmark

Hall, Ainsley, House

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
Listed
July 15, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000595

About this property

The Robert Mills House, also known as Robert Mills Historic House and Park or the Ainsley Hall House, is a historic house museum at 1616 Blanding Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Built in 1823 to a design by Robert Mills, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 for its architectural significance. The Historic Columbia Foundation owns and operates the home, which has been furnished with decorative arts of the early 19th century, including American Federal, English Regency, and French Empire pieces.

Location

1616 Blanding St.
Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina
34.00960, -81.02899

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREEDUCATIONARCHITECTURERELIGION
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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 Hall, Ainsley, House listed on the National Register?

Hall, Ainsley, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Hall, Ainsley, House?

Hall, Ainsley, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Hall, Ainsley, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hall, Ainsley, 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 Hall, Ainsley, House?

The period of significance for Hall, Ainsley, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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