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'''Oak Lawn''' (also called [[Oak Grove]]) is a historic structure and property in Charlottesville's Fifeville neighborhood located at the southwest corner of 9th Street SW and Cherry Avenue. | [[File:1940 - Aerial view of Fife Estate and Oak Lawn.JPG|right|thumb|300px|Aerial view of Fife Estate and Oak Lawn, ca. 1940]] | ||
'''Oak Lawn''' (also called [[Oak Grove]]) is a historic structure and property in Charlottesville's [[Fifeville]] neighborhood located at the southwest corner of 9th Street SW and Cherry Avenue. The [[University of Virginia]] purchased the property in October 2023 for $3.5 million people for future use by the medical system. <ref>{{cite-infocville|title=https://infocville.com/2023/10/18/uva-purchases-oak-lawn-property-for-undisclosed-sum/|url=https://infocville.com/2023/10/18/uva-purchases-oak-lawn-property-for-undisclosed-sum/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=October 18, 2023|accessdate=November 19, 2023}}</ref> | |||
Oak Lawn was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places in [[1973]]. <ref name="nom">{{cite web|title=National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form - Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District|url=https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/104-0213_Fifeville_Tonsler_HD_2008_FINAL_nom.pdf|author=Maral S. Kalbian, Architectural Historian; Margaret T. Peters, Historian |work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=October 8, 2008|accessdate=December 9, 2018}}</ref> | |||
[[Oak Grove]] was built in [[1822]] for [[Nimrod Bramham]], a merchant who served in the House of Delegates. The design and construction is attributed to [[James Dinsmore]], a Scotch-Irish master carpenter brought to Charlottesville by [[Jefferson|Thomas Jefferson]] to assist with the building of [[Monticello]] and later the [[University of Virginia]]. After Bramham’s death in [[1847]], [[Oak Lawn]] was sold to [[James Fife]], an influential Baptist minister who in [[1823]] helped organize the Baptist General Convention. Born in Scotland, Fife served as Richmond’s city engineer before moving to Charlottesville. Oak Lawn remained the home of Fife’s descendants <ref>https://www.charlottesville.org/home/showdocument?id=30035</ref> until 2023. | |||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The main building at Oak Lawn was constructed in 1822 for [[Nimrod Bramham]], a Charlottesville merchant and member of the House of Delegates. The design and construction of the two-story brick house were the product of [[James Dinsmore]]. When Bramham died in 1847, the property passed into the Fife family. Much of the property was subdivided in 1888 in the "Fife's Lots" project and developed into the neighborhood of Fifeville. <ref name="nom" /> | The main building at Oak Lawn was constructed in [[1822]] for [[Nimrod Bramham]], a Charlottesville merchant and member of the Virginia House of Delegates. The design and construction of the two-story brick house were the product of [[James Dinsmore]]. When Bramham died in [[1847]], the property passed into the Fife family. Much of the property was subdivided in [[1888]] in the "Fife's Lots" project and developed into the neighborhood of Fifeville. <ref name="nom" /> | ||
Oak Lawn is one of Charlottesville's [[Individually Protected Properties|individually protected properties]], meaning any exterior changes or potential demolition would have to be approved by the [[Board of Architectural Review]]. The house is located at 501 Ninth Street, SW <ref>"Charlottesville : Architectural Design Control District and Individually Protected Property Information." Charlottesville : Home. Web. 16 Aug. 2010. <http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=812>.</ref>. | |||
==Usage== | |||
Before UVA purchased the property, Oak Lawn was owned by former Charlottesville Mayor [[Nancy O'Brien]]. In June 2017, City Council approved an easement that would allow the Fife family access to a cemetery on the property when and if the property is sold. {{fact}} {{as of|2019|12|lc=on}} | |||
The property is adjacent to [[Buford Middle School]] at the corner of [[Cherry Avenue]] and [[Roosevelt Brown Boulevard]]. | |||
==The future under UVA Ownership== | |||
In February 2024, UVA issued a request for qualifications for firms interested in working on a planning study for the property. <ref>{{cite-infocville|title=UVA to begin planning process for Oak Lawn|url=https://infocville.com/2024/02/05/uva-to-begin-planning-process-for-oak-lawn/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|publisher=|location=|publishdate=February 5, 2024|accessdate=March 28, 2024}}</ref> | |||
==External links== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: Individually protected properties in Charlottesville]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:30, 28 March 2024
Oak Lawn (also called Oak Grove) is a historic structure and property in Charlottesville's Fifeville neighborhood located at the southwest corner of 9th Street SW and Cherry Avenue. The University of Virginia purchased the property in October 2023 for $3.5 million people for future use by the medical system. [1]
Oak Lawn was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. [2]
Oak Grove was built in 1822 for Nimrod Bramham, a merchant who served in the House of Delegates. The design and construction is attributed to James Dinsmore, a Scotch-Irish master carpenter brought to Charlottesville by Thomas Jefferson to assist with the building of Monticello and later the University of Virginia. After Bramham’s death in 1847, Oak Lawn was sold to James Fife, an influential Baptist minister who in 1823 helped organize the Baptist General Convention. Born in Scotland, Fife served as Richmond’s city engineer before moving to Charlottesville. Oak Lawn remained the home of Fife’s descendants [3] until 2023.
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History
The main building at Oak Lawn was constructed in 1822 for Nimrod Bramham, a Charlottesville merchant and member of the Virginia House of Delegates. The design and construction of the two-story brick house were the product of James Dinsmore. When Bramham died in 1847, the property passed into the Fife family. Much of the property was subdivided in 1888 in the "Fife's Lots" project and developed into the neighborhood of Fifeville. [2]
Oak Lawn 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. The house is located at 501 Ninth Street, SW [4].
Usage
Before UVA purchased the property, Oak Lawn was owned by former Charlottesville Mayor Nancy O'Brien. In June 2017, City Council approved an easement that would allow the Fife family access to a cemetery on the property when and if the property is sold. [citation needed] as of December 2019
The property is adjacent to Buford Middle School at the corner of Cherry Avenue and Roosevelt Brown Boulevard.
The future under UVA Ownership
In February 2024, UVA issued a request for qualifications for firms interested in working on a planning study for the property. [5]
External links
References
- ↑ Web. https://infocville.com/2023/10/18/uva-purchases-oak-lawn-property-for-undisclosed-sum/, Sean Tubbs, News Article, Town Crier Productions, October 18, 2023, retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Web. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form - Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District, Maral S. Kalbian, Architectural Historian; Margaret T. Peters, Historian, October 8, 2008, retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ↑ https://www.charlottesville.org/home/showdocument?id=30035
- ↑ "Charlottesville : Architectural Design Control District and Individually Protected Property Information." Charlottesville : Home. Web. 16 Aug. 2010. <http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=812>.
- ↑ Web. UVA to begin planning process for Oak Lawn, Sean Tubbs, News Article, Town Crier Productions, February 5, 2024, retrieved March 28, 2024.