Josephus Daniels House, Historic residence in Raleigh, United States.
The Josephus Daniels House, constructed in 1920, featured a U-shaped structure with a rectangular main block and two rear wings at 1520 Caswell Street.
The property, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976, belonged to Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels until his death in 1948.
The mansion incorporated Neoclassical Greek elements, including a four-column portico with Egyptian capitals and an iron-balustraded balcony on the second floor.
Following Daniels' death, the local Freemasons acquired the property and modified the building to accommodate their meeting spaces and community gatherings.
A naval gun placed in the front yard at Daniels' request led locals to refer to the property as the world's smallest naval base.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.79910,-78.64730
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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