Historic Structure Report, Historical Data: Longfellow House
Luzader J. 1974. Historic Structure Report, Historical Data: Longfellow House. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Denver Service Center. Denver, Colorado
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves the home of Henry W. Longfellow, one of the world’s foremost 19th century poets. The house also served as headquarters for General George Washington during the Siege of Boston, July 1775 - April 1776. This report attempts to provide a brief historic account of the Longfellow House up to the time of the poet's death in 1882. The account was not extended to the present because the house remained in the family after Longfellow died, and later in the possession of the Longfellow Trust, (and underwent no major alterations, except for the addition of a sun deck on the piazza), and also because time limitations did not permit including later years in the study. It is suggested that the heating system replacement, the rest facilities provisions, and the administrative requirements be Incorporated within the carriage house situated to the rear of the Longfellow House. A visitor center is not considered a requirement for the site because of its limited area. The house would continue to operate and function much as it does at present, but would utilize the second floor as an extension to its interpretive use.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Luzader, John
- Date of Issue
- 1974-06
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Denver Service Center
- Units
- LONG , NER
- Keywords
- adaptive restoration, craigie house, heating system, vassall house
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 000870: Longfellow House