Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District

155 Rugby Rd

Bayly Museum, Built 1935

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1935
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From the National Register nomination

Erected as an art museum. Neo-Classical Revival. Built 1935. Brick (Flemish bond); 2 stories over full basement; hipped roof; 5-bay front; monumental pedimented portico with Palladian-arch motif. Caststone and white marble trim; wooden entablature; inscription over main entry. Edmund S. Campbell, architect. This refined Neo-Classical building continues to function as Charlottesville's only art museum.

City historic preservation files

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  • Edmund S. Campbell architect in 1935