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Main Street (Stone House), Old Washington, Mason County, KY

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Main Street (Stone House), Old Washington, Mason County, KY

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Significance: This two-story stone residential structure is the surviving example of several early stone buildings built in Washington in the early 19th century. Its simple, sturdy form and style reflect the character of the early town in transition from frontier settlement to prosperous community. The graceful interior stairway and paneled fireplace walls illustrate the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail with which the building was constructed.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-52
Survey number: HABS KY-125

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Date

1933 - 1970
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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
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Location

Old Washington38.61615, -83.80850
Google Map of 38.6161549, -83.80849719999999
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Library of Congress
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No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html

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