Gamwell House

Gamwell House
Location 1001 16th St., Bellingham, Washington
Coordinates 48°43′26″N 122°29′44″W / 48.72389°N 122.49556°W / 48.72389; -122.49556Coordinates: 48°43′26″N 122°29′44″W / 48.72389°N 122.49556°W / 48.72389; -122.49556
Area 0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built 1890
Architect Longstaff & Black
Architectural style Late Victorian
NRHP Reference # 72001282[1]
Added to NRHP March 16, 1972

The Gamwell House was designed by architects Longstaff & Black and was built in 1890. It is one of the most distinguished Late Victorian era homes in the area. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

The architectural firm of Longstaff and Black was "an eastern firm who had come from the Boston area to the Bellingham Bay real estate boom";[2] they also are credited with designing the Cascade County Courthouse in Montana.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Charlotte V. Schneider (May 1, 1969). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gamwell House" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photos


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