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Kenmore

Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia
County of Fredericksburg.
1201 Washington Avenue
National Register Number: 69000325
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: VA-1 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: House Museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - April 15, 1970):
Kenmore was built about 1752 by Fielding Lewis (1725-1782), member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, for his bride Betty, George Washington's sister. The interior plasterwork is rare in 18th-century American houses.

Condition:
There a no threats to the landmark at this time.

There are no changes since the last reporting period


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