Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District

500 East Jefferson Street

Farish House, 1854

BrickContributes to the historic character of the district

1854
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From the National Register nomination

brick (stretcher bond, painted white); 3 stories; hipped roof; 5 bays. Greek Revival. 1854. Entrance in center bay. 4 brick pilasters with molded brick capitals form divisions of facade. Extensively altered, especially center bay: wall recessed, 1st-story entrance and 2nd- and 3rd-story windows replaced. Balconies and iron grills added. Elsewhere 6/6 sash 1st and 2nd story. 8/8 replaced on 3rd. Molded surrounds. Sixth Street side less altered. Pilasters. Entrance: double doors, architrave, transom. Sources: Alexander's Recollections, p. 27; illustrated edition Daily Progress, 1906. N.R. (100 Court Square -- east of 516)

City historic survey