War Office
Also known as Capt. Joseph Trumble Store and Office
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About War Office
War Office, at W. Town St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 6, 1970. It was among the first 2 of Lebanon’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its military and politics, at the national level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric commercial building on the Lebanon Green in Lebanon, Connecticut. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 128 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
W. Town St., Lebanon · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1War OfficeStart here
- 2
John Trumbull BirthplaceGeorgian · next door - 3
William Williams HouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of War Office
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about War Office
Is War Office on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 6, 1970 (Register number 70000695).
Is War Office a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William Williams House, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit War Office?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of War Office?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 128 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132355950 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.