Fair Mount

Fair Mount

Fair Mount, April 2012
Location 311 Fairmount Ave., Winchester, Virginia
Coordinates 39°11′19″N 78°10′6″W / 39.18861°N 78.16833°W / 39.18861; -78.16833Coordinates: 39°11′19″N 78°10′6″W / 39.18861°N 78.16833°W / 39.18861; -78.16833
Area 2.3 acres (0.93 ha)
Built c. 1809 (1809), 1929
Built by Barnett, Lewis; Edmonds, Stuart
Architectural style Georgian, Federal
NRHP Reference # 03001431[1]
VLR # 138-0042-0428
Significant dates
Added to NRHP January 16, 2004
Designated VLR September 10, 2003[2]

Fair Mount is a historic home located at Winchester, Virginia. It was built about 1809 by Lewis Barnett for local merchant Joseph Tidball. It is a two-story, five bay, stuccoed stone dwelling, with 1 1/2-story flanking wings. The house exhibits elements of the Late Georgian style in its massing and elements of the Federal style in its detailing. It was remodeled in 1929 in the Colonial Revival Style and the formal gardens and garage constructed.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1] It is located in the Winchester Historic District.

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Maral S. Kalbian (May 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fair Mount" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos


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