[2] It was built in 1788, by James Lingan, designed by William Thornton, architect of the United States Capitol.

President John Adams visited the residence and Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette was a house guest.

Notable previous owners include Secretary of Defense James Forrestal.

[3] In 1951, Congressman Richard Thurmond Chatham and his wife Patricia Firestone Coyner purchased and remodeled Prospect House.

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