GALLERY OF PRE-1830 HOUSES IN VIRGINIA

I have gathered these photos whilst on day trips about the Commonwealth. For me, it helps to view images of other period houses so that I can gain a sense of what types of styles, features, and construction methods are appropriate for my projects.

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Federal house on the old Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike (US 460) in Montvale

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Front view of house off of US 460 between Bedford & New London

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Side/rear view of house off of US 460 between Bedford & New London

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Front view of 1836 house in Bonsack, just off of US 460

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Rear view of 1836 house in Bonsack, just off of US 460

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Front view of Federal Style Mitchell House on US 460 near Bedford

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Side view of Mitchell House

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Rear view of Mitchell House

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Another rear view of the Mitchell House

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Cellar window at the Mitchell House

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Mitchell House side view

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Double front doors with transom light. Mitchell House.

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Shutter dog on Mitchell House

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Shutter dog on Mitchell House

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Outbuilding on the Mitchell House site

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Outbuilding on the Mitchell House site

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New London Academy (1794), US 460 at New London

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Rear view of the New London Academy

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Large Federal Style home on US 460 at New London

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Side view of home pictured to the left at New London

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Cottage on the old main road in New London. Look past the Victorian trim to see Greek Revival elements.

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Greek Revival features include a heavy lintel with corner blocks above the front door

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Cottage in New London

 

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Cottage in New London

 

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Tyler House on US 29 in Madison Heights

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Built about 1826

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Side view of Tyler House

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Side view of Tyler House

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Another side view of the Tyler House

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Tyler House rear view

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Tyler house side/rear view

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Side view of the Tyler House

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A fireplace within the Tyler House

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Detail of hearthstone

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Old kitchen fireplace found in basement of rear portion of addition

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Timber framed walls show evidence that the kitchen was once a stand alone bldg.

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Town of Buckland (1794)

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Buckland is in Prince William County, on US 29

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Distant view of John Love's Mill. The stream on the right is Broad Run.

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Dwelling on opposite US 29 from Buckland proper

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View of Buckland from across US 29

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House on Lucado Street, Lynchburg

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House overlooking Hollins Mill Road, Lynchburg

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Very dark photo of the Price-Turner House (Clay St.) Lynchburg

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Side of Price-Turner House, showing outbuilding

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Rear view of Price-Turner House in Lynchburg.

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New Market, VA

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New Market, VA

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New Market, VA

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New Market, VA

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Bushong House, New Market, VA

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Bushong House, New Market, VA

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Bushong House, New Market, VA

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Bushong House, New Market, VA

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Bushong House Quarters, New Market, VA

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Harpers Ferry, WV

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Harpers Ferry, WV

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Harpers Ferry, WV

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Harpers Ferry, WV

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Shepherdstown, WV

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Shepherdstown, WV

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Shepherdstown, WV

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Shepherdstown, WV

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Shepherdstown, WV

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Shepherdstown, WV

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Roane-Rodes House, c. 1816, 1008 Harrison Street, Lynchburg

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William W. Norvell House, c. 1818, 822 Federal Street, Lynchburg

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William Royal House, C. 1818, 914 Federal Street, Lynchburg

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Thomas Holcombe House, c. 1812, 917 Federal Street, Lynchburg

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John M. Otey House, c. 1817, 1002 Federal Street, Lynchburg

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Norvell-Otey House, c. 1817, 1020 Federal Street, Lynchburg

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Norvell-Ivey-Perrow House, c.1815, 1106 Federal Street, Lynchburg

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Rocking Cradle House, c.1814, 1104 Jackson Street, Lynchburg

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John Lee House, c.1817, 1101 Jackson Street, Lynchburg

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John Gordon House, c.1817, 1023 Jackson Street, Lynchburg

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John Payne House, c.1818, 1001 Jackson Street, Lynchburg

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Ruins. Bedford County, VA

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Ruins. Bedford County, VA

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Ruins. Bedford County, VA

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Wood-covered log house, Natural Bridge Vicinity

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604 Harrison Street, Lynchburg

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604 Harrison Street, Lynchburg