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Hoover, Lou Henry, House

Hoover, Lou Henry, House is a historic place in Stanford, Santa Clara County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78000786.

Stanford, Santa Clara County, CaliforniaListed January 30, 1978NRIS #78000786★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Hoover, Lou Henry, House?

The Hoover House, formally known as the Lou Henry Hoover House or the Lou Henry and Herbert Hoover House, is a historic house located on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California, United States. Completed in 1920, it is the former house of Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States, and his wife Lou Henry Hoover, who designed it. It is now the official home of the president of Stanford. In addition to its importance as a residence of the Hoovers, the house is a significant early example of the International Style of architecture. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.

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Listing details

Name
Hoover, Lou Henry, House
City
Stanford
County
Santa Clara County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
January 30, 1978
NRIS reference number
78000786
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.41802, -122.16893
When was Hoover, Lou Henry, House listed on the National Register?

Hoover, Lou Henry, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.

Where is Hoover, Lou Henry, House located?

Hoover, Lou Henry, House is located in Stanford, Santa Clara County, California at approximately 37.41802, -122.16893. See the map above.

Is Hoover, Lou Henry, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hoover, Lou Henry, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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