Balthis House

Balthis House
Balthis House, September 2012
Location 55 Chester St., Front Royal, Virginia
Coordinates 38°55′8″N 78°11′27″W / 38.91889°N 78.19083°WCoordinates: 38°55′8″N 78°11′27″W / 38.91889°N 78.19083°W
Area 0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
Built c. 1787
Architectural style Federal
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 04000860[1]
VLR # 112-0009
Significant dates
Added to NRHP August 11, 2004
Designated VLR June 16, 2004[2]

Balthis House, also known as E.C. Balthis Blacksmith Shop Property and Balthis' Old Stand, is a historic home located at Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia. The original section was built about 1787, and is a two-story, five bay, timber frame vernacular Federal style dwelling. The original section is three bay and the house was expanded to its present size in the mid-19th century, at the same time as the addition of the two-story brick rear ell. Also on the property are the contributing kitchen dependency and playhouse / gazebo.[3]

The house is now owned by the Warren Heritage Society and is open for tours.

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1] It is located in the Front Royal Historic District.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
  2. ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ↑ Beth Scripps (February 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Balthis House". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos

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