Penn–Wyatt House Explained

Penn–Wyatt House
Nrhp Type:nrhp
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:October 17, 1978[1]
Designated Other1 Number:108-0003
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:862 Main St., Danville, Virginia
Coordinates:36.5825°N -79.4°W
Architecture:Second Empire, Italianate
Added:September 7, 1979
Refnum:79003317
Nrhp Type2:indcp
Partof:Danville Historic District
Partof Refnum:73002207
Designated Nrhp Type2:April 11, 1973

Penn–Wyatt House, also known as the Hoffman House, is a historic home located at Danville, Virginia. It was built in 1876, and modified between 1887 and 1903. It is a two-story, stuccoed brick dwelling with Italianate and Second Empire style architectural elements. It features projecting bay windows, a central three-story entrance tower topped by a bell-cast mansard roof, brownstone quoining, a one-story porch with Ionic order columns, and a multi-gable roof.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is located in the Danville Historic District.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 19 March 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Penn–Wyatt House . Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff . September 1978 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo