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Fairbanks House (Fernandina Beach, Florida)

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The Fairbanks House (also known as the Maj. George R. Fairbanks House) is a historic site in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It was built in 1885 for George Rainsford Fairbanks. R. S. Schuyler was the building's architect. It is located at 227 South 7th Street. On June 4, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Built as a surprise for his wife, it was reported not to have gone over well and became known as "Fairbanks Folly".[1][2]

Coordinates30.66736°N 81.46055°W / 30.66736; -81.46055
Built1885
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Fairbanks House (Fernandina Beach, Florida) is located in Florida
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LocationFernandina Beach, Florida
Coordinates30.66736°N 81.46055°W / 30.66736; -81.46055
Built1885
ArchitectR. V. Schuyler
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.73000592
Added to NRHPJune 4, 1973
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It operates as the Fairbanks House Bed & Breakfast.[3]

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