Abell–Gleason House Explained

Abell–Gleason House
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:December 6, 2000[1]
Designated Other1 Number:104-0008
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:521 N. First St., Charlottesville, Virginia
Coordinates:38.035°N -78.48°W
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:February 16, 2001
Refnum:01000151

Abell–Gleason House is a historic home located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built in 1859, and is a two-story, three-bay, Greek Revival style brick dwelling. Each of the bays is defined by brick pilasters with Doric order inspired capitals faced with stucco. Also on the property is a contributing four room servants quarters.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It is located in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053819/http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register_counties_cities.htm. 2013-09-21. dead.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Abell–Gleason House. Courtney LaRuffa. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 2013-10-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20120926212848/http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/Cities/Charlottesville/104-0008_Abell-Gleason_House_2001_Final_Nomination.pdf. 2012-09-26. dead.