National Register of Historic Places

Donovan, J. J., House

Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington
Listed
January 27, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003356

About this property

The J. J. Donovan House, also known as Donovan House, at 1201 Garden Street in Bellingham, Washington is a two-and-a-half-story historic house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1890 for Edward Fischer and was finished with fine details by its second owner, industrialist John Joseph Donovan. Its architecture is Stick style with Tudor Revival details plus other elements from other Victorian era architectural styles. Early in his career J. J. Donovan worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad as a construction engineer. Later he was a significant player in the lumber industry. It was used as a women's dormitory by Western Washington University for roughly 25 years.

Location

1201 Garden St.
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington
48.74620, -122.47649

Categories

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Sources

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When was Donovan, J. J., House listed on the National Register?

Donovan, J. J., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Donovan, J. J., House?

Donovan, J. J., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Donovan, J. J., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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