Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District
1517 University Ave
Sophie's, Ca. 1920s
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
1920–1929
18001850190019502000
From the National Register nomination
Dance hall on main floor. Neo-Georgian Commercial. Ca. 1920s. Brick (random American bond); 2 stories; parapet roof; 4-bay front, including angled bay at E corner of building. Entry located in arched recess flanked by brick pilasters; Classical cornices above first and second stories. From 1942 to 1983, this Neo-Classical commercial building housed the University Cafeteria, one of the area's most popular eating establishments.
City historic survey
- City historic survey. City of Charlottesville, Historic Preservation.