National Register of Historic Places

Birch House

Falls Church (Independent City), Falls Church County, Virginia
Listed
October 26, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77001534

About this property

Birch House is a historic home located at Falls Church, Virginia. It was built in the 1840s, as a 1+1⁄2-story, Greek Revival frame I-house dwelling. It was enlarged to two stories in the 1850s. It was again enlarged in 1873, by an extension across the rear of the original dwelling. A porch across the front was added much later. It was the home of Joseph Edward Birch and his descendants. The house is now owned by former City of Falls Church Vice Mayor and Mrs. Samuel A. Mabry. The Mabrys purchased the house in 1984. The garden has been featured in the Virginia State Garden show twice. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Location

312 E. Broad St.
Falls Church (Independent City), Falls Church County, Virginia
38.87934, -77.16708

Categories

HISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALEDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Falls Church
Industrial
0.2 mi
Cherry Hill
Industrial
0.5 mi
Mount Hope
Industrial
0.9 mi
Crossman, George, House
Industrial
0.9 mi
West Cornerstone
Listed
1 mi

Nearby Battles

Mosby's Raid at Falls Church
1863Civil War
0.3 mi
Battle of Munson's Hill
1861Civil War
1.5 mi

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When was Birch House listed on the National Register?

Birch House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 26, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Birch House?

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

What is the period of significance for Birch House?

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

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