The Hanger House, an abandoned residence in Kentucky, dates back to around 1840. It was originally part of the larger Hanger estate.
The Hanger House, an abandoned residence in Kentucky, dates back to around 1840. It was originally part of the larger Hanger estate.
This house showcases the architectural design of Matthew Kennedy, a pioneering architect in the Bluegrass region. 1 Kennedy, born on August 12, 1781, in Virginia, moved to Kentucky at the age of fifteen, settling in Lexington by 1796. He began his architectural career around 1800. Gaining prominence in his field, Kennedy was the first in Kentucky to officially use the title “Architect.”
Kennedy’s signature style, first exhibited in his own house built in 1815, is evident in the Hanger House. This style is characterized by Federal Revival elements, brick construction with a raised basement, and a hipped roof. The Hanger House itself features Federal architectural styling, including Flemish bond brickwork and a five-bay facade. 1 Central to its design are pilasters supporting a pediment with a typanum, showcasing a blind arch with a wooden, fan-shaped lunette.
Kennedy, who also designed notable residences like Blythewood, Brighton, and Bronston Place, shared similar architectural traits across these buildings. The Hanger House, which has been known by various names such as Greenwood, Greeneville, or Old Chase Manor, remained occupied until around 2016.
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- “Blythewood.” Eastern Kentucky University.
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