Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District
220 Second Street Northeast
McIntire Public Library, 1919-1922
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
From the National Register nomination
brick (Flemish bond); 2 stories; 3 bays; flat roof; semicircular portico with Corinthian columns: 2 stories, covers entrance bay. Classical Revival. 1919-1922. Entrance has large multi-light fanlight, broken pediment supported by narrow, fluted half-columns. 4/4 sash windows with jack arches flank entrance. Niches with large urns bearing the names of ancient philosophers in the 1st and 3rd bays. Full entablature with modillions at roof line; balustrade hides roof. Granite trim: water table, steps, window sills. Walter Blaire, Architect. Cornerstone laid November 27, 1919.
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- Walter Blaire architect
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