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 * The Lyndecker family in habited the Freeman House during its prime historical years.

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Freeman Store Location •	Located in Vienna, VA •	Church Street—Historical •	Explain what other surrounding historical elements that are nearby •	Ex: The railroad

Historical Background •	The Freeman House was a building that was held by both sides during the war. In fact, a picture that hangs in the exhibit shows the space when it operated as a hospital for the Union in 1864. •	Swain, Craige. “Freeman Store and Museum: Caught in Conflict.” J.J. Prats 24 July 2007. Web. •	Abram Lydecker owned the house/store in 1864. •	He and his family fled when the war was brought to Vienna. •	The building became useful to both Union and Confederate armies because of its size and location next to the railroad track. •	Both sides used it as a hospital or officers' quarters •	The cellar was transformed into a stable. •	After the war the Lyndeckers moved back to the house •	The top floor was the living area, and the bottom was the store •	The store also sufficed as Vienna's railroad station, post office and fire department. •	Harrah, Bill. “Historic Homes: Freeman Store and House.” Wolf Run Studio •	Built in 1859 near the railroad •	Anderson Freeman, Lydecker‘s son-in-law, moved to Vienna by 1872 with his wife and family and helped operate the family business •	Store was transferred to Anderson Freeman and then to his son Leon.

Freeman Store Museum •	Recognition o	The Freeman store has been recognized under the National Register of Historical Places •	Hendry, Erica R. “Freeman House Awaits Decision On National Historic Designation.” Vienna Patch 11 May 2011. Web. •	http://viennapublic.novusagenda.com/Bluesheet.aspx?ItemID=487&MeetingID=52 •