The Fairbanks House (also known as the Maj. George R. Fairbanks House) is a historic site in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It was built in 1885 for George Rainsford Fairbanks. R. S. Schuyler was the building's architect. It is located at 227 South 7th Street. On June 4, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built as a surprise for his wife, it was reported not to have gone over well and became known as "Fairbanks Folly".[1][2]
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| Location | Fernandina Beach, Florida |
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| Coordinates | 30°40′02″N 81°27′38″W / 30.66736°N 81.46055°W |
| Built | 1885 |
| Architect | R. V. Schuyler |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000592 |
| Added to NRHP | June 4, 1973 |
It operates as the Fairbanks House Bed & Breakfast.[3]
Gallery
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Marker outside Fairbanks House
References
edit- ^ Florida's Finest Inns and Bed & Breakfasts. Pineapple Press. 2009. ISBN 9781561644377.
- ^ Diane D. Greer (July 25, 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fairbanks House / Major George R. Fairbanks House". National Park Service. Retrieved July 27, 2017. With four photos from 1971-72.
- ^ Fairbanks House Bed & Breakfast
Further reading
editExternal links
edit- Fairbanks House Bed & Breakfast
- Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
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