Long House
Also known as Peterman House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Long House
Long House, at 613 Sharar Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 17, 1987. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Moorish Revival, as it does for 12 other Florida listings. It was listed as part of Opa-Locka TR. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Opa-locka, Florida, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 6 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
613 Sharar Ave., Opa-locka · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
12 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Moorish Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Moorish Revival.
Memories of Long House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Long House
Is Long House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 17, 1987 (Register number 87001324).
Is Long House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Freedom Tower, 9.6 miles away.
Can you visit Long House?
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 Long House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 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 77841453 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.