Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District
101 W High St
Watson-Tomas House, 1880s
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
brick (7-course American bond); 2 stories; gable roof (composition); 2 bays; 1-story, 3-bay porch with bracketed cornice and chamfered posts, square balusters. Detached house. Builder Colonial Revival. 1880s. Entrance is located in east bay. Central gable on two street facades and rear elevation with bracketed cornice returned at gable ends. Windows and doors not centered but functionally placed. 2/2 sash. Historical: John D. Watson purchased lot in 1882. 1889 tax book indicates that a structure valued at $1,500 stood on lot. Watson's daughter, Mrs. George Walker, sold to Wm. J. Buchanan in 1920. Charles Tomas purchased house in 1941. Prominent persons to live in house were Wm. Mann Randolph, and Dr. Lindsay Robertson. Source: Historic Landmarks Survey.
People
- John D. Watson owner in 1882 (purchased lot)
- Mrs. George Walker owner in 1920 (Watson's daughter; sold to Wm. J. Buchanan)
- Wm. J. Buchanan owner in 1920
- Charles Tomas owner in 1941 (purchased house)
- Wm. Mann Randolph lived here (prominent person to live in house)
- Dr. Lindsay Robertson lived here (prominent person to live in house)
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