Hawkins-Hartness House is a historic home located at

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. It was built about 1880, and is a 2-story, Eastlake-style brick dwelling with a four-story tower and numerous two-story projections. It features a one-story hip-roof

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style front porch. The house has been converted from a residence to a state office building, housing the office of the

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.Lt. Governor's official site
/ref> It was listed on the

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in 1972.

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