Bellevue
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Location: | LaGrange, Georgia |
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Built: | 1853 |
Architect: | Taylor,M. |
Architectural style: | Greek Revival |
Governing body: | Private |
NRHP Reference#: | 72000400 |
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Added to NRHP: | November 7, 1972[1] |
Designated NHL: | November 7, 1973[2] |
Bellevue is the historic home of senator Benjamin Harvey Hill in LaGrange, Georgia, built from 1853–1855. It was named a National Historic Landmark in 1973. Bellevue is a significant example of the "domesticated temple" form of the Greek Revival style at the height of antebellum Southern affluence.
It is a contributing structure in Broad Street Historic District.
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