Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District

1427 University Ave

Sheppe Building, 1925

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1925
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From the National Register nomination

Store. Decorated Vernacular. Built 1925. Brick (American bond); 2 stories; parapet roof; 2 upper front bays, 3 lower bays. Corbelled brick cornice with inscribed stone plaque; rusticated brick quoins; paired upper windows. Possibly incorporating an earlier frame structure, the Sheppe Building features the subtle detailing characteristic of other 1920s buildings on the Corner.

Date based on the City's historic survey.

City historic survey

  • City historic survey: 1417-1427 University Avenue_Historic Survey. City of Charlottesville, Historic Preservation.
  • City historic survey: 1427 University Avenue_Historic Survey. City of Charlottesville, Historic Preservation.