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Dobbin House
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National Register of Historic Places

Dobbin House

Also known as Diorama of Gettysburg, Inc. Museum

On the National Register since 197353 years
Listed 1973Gettysburg

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Dobbin House

Dobbin House, at 89 Steinwehr Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 26, 1973. It was among the first 2 of Gettysburg’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its education, architecture and religion, at the national level.

What it isRestaurant in Pennsylvania. 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 · 15 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Dobbin House

89 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

7 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Dobbin House

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Questions about Dobbin House

Is Dobbin House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 26, 1973 (Register number 73001584).

Is Dobbin House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Eisenhower National Historic Site, 2.6 miles away.

Can you visit Dobbin 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 Dobbin House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 15 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 71995653 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.