Wertland Street Historic District
1301 Wertland St
Wertenbaker House, Ca 1830
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
(Wertenbaker House); brick (random bond); 2 story with high basement; standing seam metal gable roof; 3 bay; 3 bay one story front porch; one bay second story porch; central bay entrance; six-over-six double hung sash windows; front door with side lights and transom; doors and windows with architrave frames; 2 interior chimneys; 2 story rear addition. Ca 1830. Federal style. Built by William Wertenbaker, chosen by Thomas Jefferson as librarian for the University of Virginia. (see attached survey)
People
- William Wertenbaker builder (chosen by Thomas Jefferson as librarian for the University of Virginia)
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