Brigman-Chambers House

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Brigman-Chambers House
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LocationNC 1003, 0.6. mi. W of jct. with NC 2118,
Weaverville, North Carolina
Coordinates 35°42′22″N82°29′27″W / 35.70611°N 82.49083°W / 35.70611; -82.49083 Coordinates: 35°42′22″N82°29′27″W / 35.70611°N 82.49083°W / 35.70611; -82.49083
Arealess than one acre
Builtc. 1845 (1845), c. 1880
Built byMorris, Fabe
Architectural styleI-house
NRHP reference No. 04000573 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 2, 2004

Brigman-Chambers House is a historic house located at Weaverville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Description and history

The earliest log section was built about 1845, and forms the rear ell. It was raised to a full two stories in the 1930s, and additions were made to the ell about 1960 and 2000. The main section was built about 1880, and is a two-story, frame I-house dwelling. It features a two-story portico. Both sections are sheathed in weatherboard. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 2004. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Sybil H. Argintar Bowers (August 2003). "Brigman-Chambers House" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2014-08-01.