Wickham House
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| Wickham-Valentine House | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | Richmond, Virginia |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1812 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Federal |
| Designated as NHL: | November 11, 1971[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | June 11, 1969[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 69000329 |
| Governing body: | Private |
The Wickham House, also known as the Wickham-Valentine House or the Valentine Museum, in Richmond, Virginia 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 was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.[1][3]
It is part of the Valentine Richmond History Center and is located at 1015 East Clay Street in downtown Richmond, in a neighborhood called Court End.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Wickham-Valentine House. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2008-04-15).
- ^ National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: PDF (32 KB), National Park Service, , 19 and Accompanying photos, exterior and interior, from 19PDF (32 KB)
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