Sans Souci is a historic home located at Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina. It was built about 1813, as two-story, three-bay, frame dwelling with a gable roof and set on a brick foundation. Later additions included 1+1⁄2-story flanking wings added in the Federal period and a Greek Revival shed addition built in the mid-19th century across the rear of the main block and the east wing. Also on the property are the contributing kitchen, office, and servant's quarters.[2]
Sans Souci | |
 Sans Souci, March 2007 | |
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| Location | E. Corbin St., Hillsborough, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 36°4′56″N 79°5′37″W / 36.08222°N 79.09361°W |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1813 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000613[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 26, 1971 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1] It is located in the Hillsborough Historic District.
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ John B. Wells, III (April 1971). "Sans Souci" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
External links
edit- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NC-221, "Sans Souci, East Corbin Street (formerly North Street), Hillsborough, Orange County, NC", 4 photos, 4 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NC-221-A, "Sans Souci, Kitchen, East Corbin Street (formerly North Street), Hillsborough, Orange County, NC", 1 photo, 1 photo caption page
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NC-221-B, "Sans Souci, William Cain Office, East Corbin Street (formerly North Street), Hillsborough, Orange County, NC", 1 photo, 1 photo caption page