Montebello (Charlottesville, Virginia) Explained

Montebello
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:June 18, 2003[1]
Designated Other1 Number:104-0043
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Coordinates:38.0306°N -78.51°W
Built:-1820
Builder:John Perry
Architecture:Early Republic, Jeffersonian Classicism
Added:October 23, 2003
Refnum:03001085

Montebello is a historic home located at Charlottesville, Virginia. The central section was built in 1819–1820, and consists of three-part facade, with a three bay, two-story central block with single-story flanking wings. The original section has a single pile, brick I-house plan with a central hall flanked by a room on each side. Also on the property is a contributing -story, brick, two-car garage (c. 1920). The house was built by John M. Perry, one of the workmenwho worked with Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and on his many building projects at theUniversity of Virginia. The University of Virginia purchased the house and property in 1963[2] and it currently serves as a residence for faculty.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Montebello . Catherine Kahl. March 2003. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
  3. Web site: UVA Grounds.