Bellevue (LaGrange, Georgia)

Bellevue
Location: LaGrange, Georgia
Built: 1853
Architect: Taylor,M.
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 72000400
Significant dates
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.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 
  2. ^ "Bellevue". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1220&ResourceType=Building. Retrieved 2008-06-20. 

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