Abram's Delight
Historic house in Virginia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abram's Delight is a historic home located in Winchester, Virginia. Built in 1754, it is the oldest house in the city. It was owned by the Hollingsworth family for almost 200 years and is typical of the Shenandoah Valley architecture of the Scotch-Irish settlers. The property was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) in 1972 and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1973. Abram's Delight currently serves as a historic house museum.
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Abram's Delight | |
Location | 1340 S. Pleasant Valley Road Winchester, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 39°10′9″N 78°9′39″W |
Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
Built | 1754 (1754) |
Built by | Simon Taylor |
Architectural style | Colonial vernacular |
NRHP reference No. | 73002230[1] |
VLR No. | 138-0029 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 11, 1973 |
Designated VLR | November 9, 1972[2] |
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