Matheson House (Gainesville, Florida)

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Matheson House
Matheson House (Gainesville, Florida) is located in Florida
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Coordinates: 29°39′3″N 82°19′13″W / 29.65083°N 82.32028°W / 29.65083; -82.32028Coordinates: 29°39′3″N 82°19′13″W / 29.65083°N 82.32028°W / 29.65083; -82.32028
Architectural style: Frame Vernacular with Greek Revival elements[2]
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 73000564[1]
Added to NRHP: June 4, 1973

The Matheson House is a historic building in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is located at 528 Southeast 1st Avenue. It was the home of eight-term mayor Chris Matheson, who was also a state legislator.[2] The building is now part of the Matheson Museum, which recounts the history of Alachua County.[3] On June 4, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The house is open by appointment only.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "National Register of Historical Places - Florida (FL), Alachua County". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-03-25. http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/FL/Alachua/state.html. 
  2. ^ a b "Alachua County Listings". Florida's History Through Its Places. Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs. 2007-03-25. http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/Counties/Alachua.cfm. 
  3. ^ Matheson Museum - The Museum Complex

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