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Buchanan, James, House (Wheatland)

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
County of Lancaster.
1120 Marietta Avenue
National Register Number: 66000669
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Watch in
2008.
Congressional District: PA-16 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: House Museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - July 4, 1961):
From 1849 until his death, Wheatland, a 17-room brick house, was the residence of James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th President of the United States (1857-1861).

Condition:
The landmark could use to have its NHL nomination updated to encompass additional resources and themes as well as boundaries.

No noted changes since the last report.


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