Petersen House - Washington, DC - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Taken from Wikipedia, "The Petersen House is a 19th-century federal style row house located at 516 10th Street NW in Washington, D.C. On April 15, 1865, United States President Abraham Lincoln died there after being shot the previous evening at Ford's Theatre, located across the street. The house was built in 1849 by William A. Petersen, a German tailor. Future Vice-President John C. Breckinridge, a friend of the Lincoln family, once rented this house in 1852.[2] In 1865, it served as a boarding house. It has served as a museum since the 1930s."

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1800 Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Lincoln died here Main Material of Construction: Brick Private/Public Access: Public (NPS) Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency) Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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