Lou Henry Hoover House
Historic house in California, United States
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The Hoover House, formally known as the Lou Henry Hoover House or the Lou Henry and Herbert Hoover House, is a historic house located on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California, United States. Completed in 1920, it was designed by Lou Henry Hoover, who lived there with her husband Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States. It is now the official home of the president of Stanford. In addition to its importance as a residence of the Hoovers, the house is a significant early example of the International Style of architecture. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985.
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