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Idlewild
A landmark on Gateway Blvd. The nearest other place is 4 min walk away. One of 56 history & landmarks in Fredericksburg.
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On the National Register since 2009
Idlewild
Idlewild was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 8, 2009. It is significant for its military at the local level. Its architecture is described as Gothic Revival.
Idlewild, also known as the Downman House, was a historic home located at Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in 1859; a fire in April 2003 destroyed most of the interior and collapsed the roof. It was a 2+1⁄2-story, Gothic Revival-style brick dwelling with an English basement and an irregular "T" shape with a center passage plan. The house was topped by a steep slate gable roof.
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The nearest neighbor is Experts Garage Door Repair Installation Process, 4 min walk away.
Address1501 Gateway Blvd · 22401
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1501 Gateway Blvd
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.