Fairbanks House (Fernandina Beach, Florida)

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Location Fernandina Beach, Florida
Coordinates 30°40′02″N81°27′38″W / 30.66736°N 81.46055°W / 30.66736; -81.46055
Built1885
Architect R. V. Schuyler
Architectural style Italianate
NRHP reference No. 73000592
Added to NRHPJune 4, 1973

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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It operates as the Fairbanks House Bed & Breakfast. [3]

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References

  1. Florida's Finest Inns and Bed & Breakfasts. Pineapple Press. 2009. ISBN   9781561644377.
  2. 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.
  3. Fairbanks House Bed & Breakfast

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