Blythewood | |
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Location | 205 Elm St., Amite, Louisiana |
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Coordinates | 30°43′51″N 90°29′55″W / 30.73083°N 90.49861°W |
Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
Built | 1888 |
Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 82002795 [1] |
Added to NRHP | June 25, 1982 |
Blythewood is a historic mansion in Amite City, Louisiana, U.S..
The land was granted by New Spain to Reliegh Self. [2] A cotton plantation with a mansion was built prior to the American Civil War of 1861–1865. [2] However, the mansion was subsequently burned down. [2] [3]
A new mansion was built for Daniel Hardy Sanders from 1885 to 1888. [2] It was designed in the Colonial Revival architectural style by Drake & Anderson. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 25, 1982. [4] It serves as a bed & breakfast. [2]
Blythewood | |
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Location | 205 Elm St., Amite, Louisiana |
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Coordinates | 30°43′51″N 90°29′55″W / 30.73083°N 90.49861°W |
Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
Built | 1888 |
Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 82002795 [1] |
Added to NRHP | June 25, 1982 |
Blythewood is a historic mansion in Amite City, Louisiana, U.S..
The land was granted by New Spain to Reliegh Self. [2] A cotton plantation with a mansion was built prior to the American Civil War of 1861–1865. [2] However, the mansion was subsequently burned down. [2] [3]
A new mansion was built for Daniel Hardy Sanders from 1885 to 1888. [2] It was designed in the Colonial Revival architectural style by Drake & Anderson. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 25, 1982. [4] It serves as a bed & breakfast. [2]