The Covington House (also known as the Schendel House) is a historic house located in

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Description and history

Built in 1927, it was designed by architect

William Augustus Edwards William Augustus Edwards, also known as William A. Edwards (December 8, 1866 – March 30, 1939) was an Atlanta-based American architect renowned for the educational buildings, courthouses and other public and private buildings that he designed i ...

. On September 7, 1989, it was added to the

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References

External links

Leon County listings
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National Register of Historic Places

Leon County listings
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Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

Laurel L. Schendel Genealogy Page.
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The Schendel Family Genealogy Website by Tristan Schedel

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NRHP Authorities
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida National Register of Historic Places in Tallahassee, Florida Houses in Tallahassee, Florida William Augustus Edwards buildings Houses completed in 1927 1927 establishments in Florida {{TallahasseeFL-stub