Idlewild
Also known as Downman House
About Idlewild
Idlewild, at 1501 Gateway Blvd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 8, 2009. The Register lists it for its military, at the local level. It describes its style as Gothic Revival, as it does for 168 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 6.6 acres.
What it isHistoric home located at Fredericksburg, Virginia. 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 · 43 MB · National Archives↗Finding Idlewild
1501 Gateway Blvd., Fredericksburg
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Gothic Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic Revival.
Memories of Idlewild
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Idlewild
Is Idlewild on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2009 (Register number 09000415).
Is Idlewild a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Kenmore, 2.3 miles away.
Can you visit Idlewild?
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 Idlewild?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 41680873 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.