Box 1
Contains 37 Results:
General (Pam Simpson's Architecture of Rockbridge County)
This folder contains drafts of the first chapter of Pam Simpson's book, entitled "Architecture of Rockbridge County," as well as notes, blueprints and pictures of the buildings discussed in the book.
Hanna, Matthew, 1931
This folder contains a copy of a Lexington Gazette article from 1931 concerning Matthew Hanna, his daughters, and the house in which they lived, then owned by “Mrs. Gibbs.” It also details a 1796 fire which destroyed much of Lexington and was partially extinguished by Hanna’s daughters. It goes on to discuss the marriage of Hanna’s eldest daughter to Rev. Daniel Blain, and the marriage of another daughter to Rev. Samuel B. Wilson.
Herring Hall
This folder contains Herring Hall Inn and Restaurant pamphlets, which include a small map showing the location of Herring Hall and contact information.
Grigsby Homes
Homestead
This folder contains a tablet template which includes information about the Homestead house, built around 1818, and its builder, William Spencer Dance, and his wife, Mary Page Branch.
Hopkins Green, 1984
This folder contains two archaeological land survey reports done for an anthropology class (college unknown) written in 1984 by students David Gomer and Kevin Patrick Marrie. Gomer’s report is missing pages and Marrie’s report is addressed to a Dr. McDaniel.
Houston, Sam, Mrs., 1986
This folder contains two newspaper articles about the Mrs. Sam Houston House, a Greek Revival house in Independence, TX, into which Margaret Houston and her eight children moved after her husband’s death.
Houston, Samuel, 1941
This folder contains notes on the birthplace of Sam Houston, including notes from Captain H.E. Thompson, whose family then owned the land.
Houston House
This folder contains a tablet template which includes information about the Houston House, built before 1830 and inhabited by Livingston Waddell and Hale Houston.
General through Houston House
This collection consists of essays, reports, financial documentation, and other historic records documenting the presence, arcitecture, development, or evolution of local houses in and around Rockbridge County and Lexington, Virginia.
General, 1967
General, 1970-05 - 1981-10-19
This file consists of materials related to the Historic Lexington Foundation, including the information on the property acquistion of the Jacob M. Ruff House, a pamphlet on the Historic Lexington Foundation and its work on the Alexander-Withrow house (corner of Main and Washington St), an invitation to the Historic Lexington Foundation's Parking Lot Party behind the Central Hotel, and remarks from the first annual Historic Lexington Foundation Dinner.
General, 1939-04-19
This file consists of a Rockbridge County News article on historic houses and land donations given to the county, as well as a typescript essay entitled "Historic and Romantic Balcony Downs," which recounts early Rockbridge County conflict with Native Americans.
General
This collection consists of essays, reports, financial documentation, and other historic records documenting the presence, arcitecture, development, or evolution of local houses in and around Rockbridge County and Lexington, Virginia.
Alexander House - Two Forgotten College Houses, by L.L. Campbell
This file consists of a typescript essay entitled "Two Forgotten College Houses."
Alexander House - Withrow House and Log House, 1942-02
This file consists of the handwritten draft of "The Forgotten College Houses."
Alexander-Withrow House
This file consists of a typescript one page essay about the history and origins of the Alexander-Withrow house. No date or listed author.
Alexander-Withrow House, 1969-12-11
This file consists of an article from the City, County State News of the Times entitled "Historic Foundation Buys Old Building in Lexington."
Applewood Cottage, 1978-05-30
This file consists of a letter from Katherine Eichelberger to Mary Monroe, and includes a brief mention of the cottage.
Bacon House
This file consists of an article entitled "The 'Bacon House' History is Given," which describes the origin and family history of the residents of the Bacon House. No date, no author.
Bacon House, 1948-08-30
This file consists of a typescript coopy of a letter with the title "The Bacon Home - Extracts from a Letter of Jennie Bacon Lacy." The letter includes familial information and a history of the house from the perspective of a family member.
Balcony Downs
This file consists of a brochure for Balcony Falls, which provides pricing for nights and stays, directions, basic historic background, and a map.
Balcony Downs
This file consists of an essay about Balcony Downs, detailing its history and also includes a critical evaluation of its architectural style. No date, no author.
Belfont, 1948-08-09
This file consists of a typescript note on "Belfont," including information on the historic orgins and architectural style of the home.
Judith Blair, 1886-01-08
This file contains an insurance policy for the amount of forty five hundred dollars for a house owned by Judith Bulter between the gates of V.M.I. and Washington and Lee. The insurance company is Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance company, based out of New York City in the United States branch.