John B. Stetson House

John B. Stetson House
Location DeLand, Florida  United States
Coordinates 29°1′24″N 81°19′25″W / 29.02333°N 81.32361°W / 29.02333; -81.32361Coordinates: 29°1′24″N 81°19′25″W / 29.02333°N 81.32361°W / 29.02333; -81.32361
Built 1886
Architect George T. Pearson
Architectural style Frame Vernacular
NRHP reference # 78000957[1]
Added to NRHP November 21, 1978

The John B. Stetson House (known locally as the Stetson Mansion), built for hat manufacturer (and inventor of the cowboy hat) John B. Stetson, is a historic home in DeLand, Florida, United States. It is located at 1031 Camphor Lane. The house was designed by popular Philadelphia architect George T. Pearson in 1886. Pearson also designed several buildings for Mr. Stetson on the Stetson University campus, as well as the Stetson factory buildings in North Philadelphia.

On November 21, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The house was extensively renovated in 2008 and, although a private residence, is open for scheduled tours.

References

  1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.


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