Balthis House

Balthis House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Virginia Landmarks Register
Balthis House, September 2012
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Location	55 Chester St., Front Royal, Virginia
Coordinates	38°55′8″N 78°11′27″W / 38.91889°N 78.19083°W / 38.91889; -78.19083Coordinates: 38°55′8″N 78°11′27″W / 38.91889°N 78.19083°W / 38.91889; -78.19083
Area	0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
Built	c. 1787 (1787)
Architectural style	Federal
NRHP Reference #	04000860
VLR #	112-0009
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	August 11, 2004
Designated VLR	June 16, 2004

Balthis House, also known as E.C. Balthis Blacksmith Shop Property and Balthis' Old Stand, is a historic home located at Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia. The original section was built about 1787, and is a two-story, five bay, timber frame vernacular Federal style dwelling. The original section is three bay and the house was expanded to its present size in the mid-19th century, at the same time as the addition of the two-story brick rear ell. Also on the property are the contributing kitchen dependency and playhouse / gazebo.

The house is now owned by the Warren Heritage Society and is open for tours.

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. It is located in the Front Royal Historic District.