Wickham House
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The Wickham House was completed in 1812 and is considered one of the finest examples of architecture from the Federal period. It was built by John Wickham and designed by Massachusetts architect Alexander Parris. Wickham was a successful attorney who defended Vice President Aaron Burr during his trial for treason. The house features a magnificent elliptical staircase and neoclassical wallpaintings with ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian themes. It is part of the Valentine Richmond History Center and is located at 1015 East Clay Street in downtown Richmond, Virginia in a neighborhood called Court End.
