Blades House

Blades House is a Queen Anne residence in New Bern with distinctive towers, steeply pitched roofs, and rich wooden ornaments on its facade. The building displays the elaborate construction typical of this style with complex roof structures and decorative gables.

The house was built in the late 1800s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an example of residential architecture from that era in North Carolina. It shows how this region prospered in the early 20th century.

The house shows how wealthy residents of New Bern decorated their homes with ornate details to display their prosperity. The playful decorations and distinctive shape were signs of taste and success at the time.

The house sits in New Bern's historic district near other landmarks and is easy to reach on foot. The downtown area is quite compact, making it simple to see several such buildings during a visit.

The house was originally part of a cluster of grand villas built by wealthy merchants and business owners in the region. This style with towers and wide porches became fashionable and many families copied it.

Location: New Bern

Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture in the United States

GPS coordinates: 35.11111,-77.03917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25