Carter Gilmer House

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The Carter Gilmer House is one of Charlottesville's individually protected properties, meaning any exterior changes or potential demolition would have to be approved by the Board of Architectural Review.[1].


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About

The Carter-Gilmer House was built in 1820 by Dr. Charles Gilmer in the Federal style of architecture. The building housed five generations of the Gilmer family until it was sold in 1955. Shortly after it was acquired by architect Henderson Heyward, whose firm converted the building into apartments.[2]

Location

The Carter Gilmer House is located at 800 East Jefferson Street


Coordinates:Erioll world.svg.png 38°01′51″N 78°28′32″W / 38.030819°N 78.475453°W / 38.030819; -78.475453


Notes

  1. "Charlottesville : Architectural Design Control District and Individually Protected Property Information." Charlottesville : Home. Web. 16 Aug. 2010. <http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=812>.
  2. Web. Landmark Survey, Historic Landmarks Commission - Commission of Community Development, City of Charlottesville, October 20, 1981, retrieved July 24, 2012.

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