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Blandwood

Blandwood is a historic place in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000455.

Greensboro, Guilford County, North CarolinaListed April 17, 1970NRIS #70000455★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Blandwood?

Blandwood Mansion is a historic house museum at 447 West Washington Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. Originally built as a four-room Federal style farmhouse in 1795, it was home to two-term North Carolina governor John Motley Morehead (1841–1844) under whose ownership it was transformed into its present appearance. It is believed to be the oldest extant example of the Italian Villa Style of architecture in the United States, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1988. In creating the design for Blandwood, architect Alexander Jackson Davis produced a popular prototype for American house designs in the Italianate style: a central tower projecting from the main facade. Saved from demolition in 1964 by preservation-minded Greensboro citizens, the house was opened as a museum in 1976 and remains open to the public today.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Blandwood
City
Greensboro
County
Guilford County
State
North Carolina
Listed on the National Register
April 17, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000455
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.06947, -79.79383
When was Blandwood listed on the National Register?

Blandwood was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1970.

Where is Blandwood located?

Blandwood is located in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina at approximately 36.06947, -79.79383. See the map above.

Is Blandwood a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Blandwood is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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