Long, Willian H., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1917-1918 in downtown Greenville, the two-story brick house was designed for William Henry Long, a locally prominent attorney and politician, and his wife Jennie M. Long. Its monumental pedimented portico, supported by four composite columns, dominates the north front, while a one-story porte cochere with paired Tuscan columns stands on the west side. Stone keystones, lozenges set in herringbone brick panels, and iron balustrades decorate the front facade. The interior retains its center hall plan, molded plaster finishes, and Colonial Revival mantels. Long was a mayor of Greenville from 1901 to 1903, and the house is valued for its association with him and for its representation of the town's early twentieth century growth. It is also among the few remaining residential examples from that period in a town where much of its heritage has been lost. The house was converted to offices with only cosmetic changes to its interior.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a fine, well-preserved example of the Neo-classical Revival style houses popular in North Carolina around the turn of the century. It is associated with Long, a prominent Greenville attorney who served as mayor from 1901 to 1903. It is also regarded as one of the few remaining residential resources reflecting Greenville's early twentieth century growth.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82003499, listed April 15, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 200 E. 4th St., Greenville |
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| County | Pitt County |
| Listed | April 15, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003499 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1917-1918 |
| Architectural style | Neo-classical Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Recently renovated and used as professional offices by a law firm. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 35.44544, -77.37497 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82003499.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q19986847
- This listing as JSON
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