Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District
1831 University Cir
Grasty House, Ca. 1913
FrameContributes to the historic character of the district
1913
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From the National Register nomination
Detached dwelling. Colonial Revival/Craftsman. Ca. 1913. Frame with wood-shingle and stucco cladding; 2½ stories; hipped roof; 1 oversized hipped dormer per slope; symmetrical 3-bay main block; tetrastyle front porch with upper deck and Roman Doric posts; 2-story sunroom wing on E end; 1-story wing on W end. Rectangular bay with French doors projects onto upper deck of front porch. Original 2-story hipped-roofed garage at rear of lot. This handsome wood-shingle and stucco house successfully blends Craftsman and Colonial Revival elements. Dr. John S. Grasty and his family have occupied it since its erection.
City historic survey
- City historic survey. City of Charlottesville, Historic Preservation.
People
- John S. Grasty original owner (Dr.; he and his family have occupied it since its erection)