W.E.B Dubois boyhood Homesite

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Du Bois, William E.B., Boyhood Homesite
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
W.E.B Dubois boyhood Homesite (Massachusetts)
W.E.B Dubois boyhood Homesite
Location: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°10′42″N 73°23′30″W / 42.17833, -73.39167Coordinates: 42°10′42″N 73°23′30″W / 42.17833, -73.39167
Built/Founded: 1868
Architect: Unknown
Added to NRHP: May 11, 1976
NRHP Reference#: 76000947

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Governing body: Private

William E.B. Du Bois Boyhood Homesite is a National Historic Landmark on MA 23 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

The house was built in 1868 and was the childhood home of W.E.B. Du Bois. The house was originally owned by Du Bois' grandfather. The site was added to the National Historic Register at 1976. The building is now in ruins and a park sits on the grounds.[1][2]


[edit] References

  1. ^ a b National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2008-04-15).
  2. ^ National Register Nomination Form (PDF)
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