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Mendel, Lafayette B., House

Mendel, Lafayette B., House is a historic place in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76002138.

New Haven, New Haven County, ConnecticutListed January 7, 1976NRIS #76002138★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Mendel, Lafayette B., House?

The Lafayette B. Mendel House is an historic Italianate house at 18 Trumbull Street in New Haven, Connecticut. This building, designed by New Haven architect Henry Austin, was the home of Yale University physiology professor, Lafayette Benedict Mendel (1872–1935) from 1900 to 1924. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its association with Mendel, who discovered vitamins A and B, and greatly expanded knowledge of nutrition and food-related biochemistry. The building now houses a law firm.

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Listing details

Name
Mendel, Lafayette B., House
City
New Haven
County
New Haven County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
January 7, 1976
NRIS reference number
76002138
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.31104, -72.91877
When was Mendel, Lafayette B., House listed on the National Register?

Mendel, Lafayette B., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 1976.

Where is Mendel, Lafayette B., House located?

Mendel, Lafayette B., House is located in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut at approximately 41.31104, -72.91877. See the map above.

Is Mendel, Lafayette B., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mendel, Lafayette B., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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