19 S Market St

From the National Register nomination

brick (Flemish bond); 2 stories; gable roof with central projecting pediment; 5 bays with 1-bay addition slightly recessed on right side; porch removed. Vernacular. with later remodelings. Plain cornice and trim around window openings. First-story windows nearly twice as tall as second-story openings and have iron railings in front. Central entrance bay has 3-part window above main doorway that has double paneled door flanked by sidelights and topped with an elliptical fanlight. The doorway is framed with a stone arch with keystones. 2/2 lights. 2 endwall chimneys. Kalorama is one of Staunton's most historic properties. It is the site of Sir William Beverley's first structure on his 1736 land grant. Although the date of this particular house is now known, research indicates a substantial house was on the property in the very early 19th century. It has been used over the years as a girls' school, run by the family of the Honorable Daniel Sheffey, who named the house Kalorama ("beautiful view" in Greek), a hotel, and since the 1940s, the public library. Many alterations have been made, especially to the interior where very little original fabric is left. In 1968, a large modern wing was attached to the rear, but the facade, which is probably fairly original in form, and its beautiful site, still allow Kalorama a commanding aspect.