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Virginia -- Lexington

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 160 Collections and/or Records:

Clifton, 1933

 File — Box 1, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript paper on the ownership of the Clifton House on the corner of McDowell and Jefferson streets. Also includes a handwritten note on the Clifton house and its relationship to the Alexander family.

Dates: 1933

Clifton, 1951-02

 File — Box 1, Folder: 31
Scope and Contents

This file consists of handwritten notes by Dr. E.P. Tompkins on the history of "Clifton at East Lexington." Includes information on the origin of the name, the history of ownership, and notes directly on the Alexander family. Includes some genealogical information about the Alexander family, including a list of children and descendants.

Dates: 1951-02

Clifton: Maury River House, 1992-04-27

 File — Box 1, Folder: 28
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a manuscript copy of "Clifton: Maury River House," written for the Ignorance Club in Lexington, Virginia by Elizabeth Harralson. The manuscript focuses on William Alexander, although it's historical analysis ranges back to Benjamin Borden. Includes historical and architectural descriptions and analysis of the title house.

Dates: 1992-04-27

Coffey Buildings, 2009

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Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

Dates: 2009

Col Alto, 1952-07-27

 File — Box 1, Folder: 32
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a typescript essay on the history of visitors, architecture, and ownership of Col Alto, a Roanoke Times article on a lawn party held at Col Alto, a letter from Mrs. Gordon G. Heiner, Jr. to Don Bruce McClelland related to a murder near Col Alto, and a printed copy of a Hampton Inn's historical description of the building.

Dates: 1952-07-27

Correspondence, 1929-08 - 1929-09

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000004960], Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

Correspondence during the beginning of Stuart's junior year at Washington and Lee. Stuart is living in the fraternity house at this time.

Dates: 1929-08 - 1929-09

Correspondences, 1870 - 1875

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000008044], Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

This folder contains letters written by and to members of the Shields family.

Dates: 1870 - 1875

Davidson-Tucker House

 File — Box 1, Folder: 33
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a Mead Associates real estate services document noting the special features, lot and dimensions, building area, condition, annual taxes, price, potential uses, and zoning of the Davidson-Tucker House.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995

Dougherty, 1904-12-08

 File — Box 1, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a letter to W.T. SHilder from Mrs. G.E. Wade concerning sketches and sketched floor plans on the Daugherty House, as well as a copy of the sketched floor plans, and Aetna Insurance Company policy papers for the house.

Dates: 1904-12-08

Estill, Henry M., 1852-12-31

 File — RHS Collection #0077, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

This file consists of an insurance policy for the home of Henry Estill.

Dates: 1852-12-31

Fancy Hill, 1956-12-20

 File — Box 1, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a bound manuscript of Mark Smulson's essay "Fancy Hill: A Study of Pre-Bellum Rockbridge County, Virginia Home." Includes sketches and photographs of the house. Topics cover the history of the house, architectural features, Fancy Hill Academy, and ownership of the property. Places the house in conversation with other greater American architectural trends. Includes sketch of floor plan.

Dates: 1956-12-20

Filling Station Architecture, 1980

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Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

Dates: 1980

Fire, 1914

 File — RHS Collection #0078, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

This file includes materials related to the fire that damaged Lexington in the early 20th century. Includes photographs, a newspaper article, and handwritten notes from Rockbridge Historical Society.

Dates: 1914

Friends of Education, 1936

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Scope and Contents

This book is a tribute to the many benefactors of Washington and Lee. Drawings by Marion Junkin.

Dates: 1936

General, 1967

 File — Box 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents This file consists of general files from Lexington City offices and the Historic American Buildings survey inventory detailing origins of numerous historic houses. Includes Clifton House, unnamed Natural Bridge House, Halfway House, King and Anne's Manor (formerly Roseland and the White House), Lebanon Prebsyterian Church, unnamed Alone Mill house, Mackey's Tavern, Neriah Bapist Church, Pendleton-Coles House, the Red House, Rockbridge Alum Springs, Sleepy Hollow (Old Withrow Place, and later...
Dates: 1967

General, 1970-05 - 1981-10-19

 File — Box 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1970-05 - 1981-10-19

General, 1946-04-04

 File — Box 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a newspaper article entitled "Preservation of Old Buildings Is Commended" by Ellen G. Anderson. The contents of the article are related to various Lexington and Rockbridge County Sites that had historic preservation efforts.

Dates: 1946-04-04

General, 1969 - 1970

 File — Box 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents This file consists of two copies of introductory notes to the Rockbridge Heritage House tour for the years 1969 and 1970. The convered houses in the notes have historical backgrounds. The following houses appear in the notes: Alexander-Withrow House, VMI Superintendent's Quarters, Stono, Clifton, Maple Hill, Timber Ridge Church, Horatio Thompson House, The Red House, Mulberry Grove, New Providence Presbyterian Church, Briarwood, Bellevue, Maxwelton, Level Loop, Windy Glen, Cedar Grove,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1969 - 1970

General, 1938-11-06 - 1939-08-31

 File — Box 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

This file consists of three newspaper articles, two of which are from Rockbridge County News, which all provide general histories of a variety of historic homes in the Lexington and Rockbridge Area. The file also includes a typescript essay on old homes in and near Lexington, as well as a housing bond and appraisal letter from Gauranty Bond and Mortgage Company in Richmond, Virginia.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1938-11-06 - 1939-08-31

Gothic Revival Cottage Styles, 1974

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Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.

Dates: 1974