Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District

40 University Cir

Smithey House, Ca. 1924

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1924
18001850190019502000

From the National Register nomination

Detached dwelling. Colonial Revival. Ca. 1924. Brick (random American bond with Flemish variant); 2½ stories; gable roof; symmetrical 3-bay front; entry shelter with paired colonnettes and tympanum pierced by arch. Dentil cornice; dormers with round-headed traceried sash, flanked by pilasters; 3-part windows on main floor. Early unaltered garage in backyard. This attractive but conventional Neo-Georgian house was probably built for long-time owner William R. Smith, Professor of Education at UVa.

City historic survey

People

  • William R. Smith original owner (long-time owner; Professor of Education at UVa; house probably built for him)