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Mickens House

Coordinates: 26°43′2″N 80°3′36″W / 26.71722°N 80.06000°W / 26.71722; -80.06000
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Mickens House
Mickens House is located in Florida
Mickens House
Mickens House is located in the United States
Mickens House
Location801 4th Street,
West Palm Beach, Florida
Coordinates26°43′2″N 80°3′36″W / 26.71722°N 80.06000°W / 26.71722; -80.06000
Built1917
Architectural styleFrame Vernacular
NRHP reference No.85000769[1]
Added to NRHPApril 11, 1985

The Mickens House is a historic house located in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is locally significant as one of the oldest surviving residences in West Palm Beach.

Description and history

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The building is basically an American four square in plan and design. Distinguishing features include a front porch which spans the first floor of the main elevation and the awnings which shield each window opening and the porch.

On April 11, 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a contributing property to the Northwest Historic District.

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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