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Crawford House
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Portsmouth, Virginia
Historical Marker Database · Mike Wintermantel
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THE STORY
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Erected in 1835 by J.W. Collins, this was Portsmouth’s first five-story building and for many years a leading hotel. Presidents Van Buren, Tyler, and Fillmore were entertained here.
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Photo: Laura Troy
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Portsmouth, Virginia · USA
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