National Register of Historic Places

Quarters 1

Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia
Listed
March 27, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000583

About this property

Quarters 1, also known as Building 1, is a historic officer's quarters located at Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. The original section was built in 1819, and consists of a three-story, central block, double pile residence with flanking, two-story wings in the Federal style. The northern wing, containing a large kitchen and cistern below, was erected as a separate building in 1823 and later connected to the main building in 1871. The 1871 connecting structure includes an octagonal solarium. The front facade features two-story porches, with carpenter Gothic railings, that were added during the last quarter of the 19th century. The interior features an elliptical staircase and an elliptical dome. The building was designed as a residence and headquarters for Fort Monroe's commanding officer. It served as headquarters of Fort Monroe from 1819 to 1907. It served as the quarters used by Abraham Lincoln while planning the attack on Norfolk during the American Civil War. Fort Monroe was decommissioned on September 15, 2011. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Location

151 Bernard Rd
Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia
37.00494, -76.30562

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When was Quarters 1 listed on the National Register?

Quarters 1 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Quarters 1?

Quarters 1 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Quarters 1 is recorded as the industrial era.

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