Rugby Road-University Corner Historic District
40 University Cir
Smithey House, Ca. 1924
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
1924
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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
- City historic survey. City of Charlottesville, Historic Preservation.
People
- William R. Smith original owner (long-time owner; Professor of Education at UVa; house probably built for him)