Petersen House, Historic house in Washington, US
The Petersen House at 516 10th Street contains three furnished rooms depicting the exact setting where President Lincoln spent his final hours in 1865.
German tailor William Petersen constructed this four-story building in 1849, which later became the location of President Abraham Lincoln's death on April 15, 1865.
The building serves as a memorial site preserving the room arrangements and furniture pieces that reflect the specific period of Lincoln's last moments.
Visitors need to obtain a combined ticket that includes access to both Ford's Theatre and the Petersen House, with operating hours from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
During the night of Lincoln's death, over 90 people visited this house while soldiers maintained positions on the roof to control gathering crowds.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Official opening: 1849
Architectural style: Victorian architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 38.89667,-77.02583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
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