Built 1853 (1853) VLR # 002-0051 Opened 1853 Area 16 ha Added to NRHP 22 June 1990 | NRHP Reference # 90000872 Designated VLR April 18, 1989 Floors 3 Function House | |
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Architectural styles Colonial Revival architecture, Greek Revival architecture |
Monticola is a historic home and farm located along the James River near Howardsville, Albemarle County, Virginia. The house was built in 1853, and is a three-story, three-bay, brick Greek Revival style dwelling. The front facade features a central, two-story, pedimented portico. The rear facade has a semi-circular, two-level, porch with Colonial Revival details. It was added about 1890. The four corners of the house are adorned by giant stuccoed pilasters. The original two-story, brick kitchen building is attached to the house by an enclosed breezeway. Also on the property are a smokehouse, storage shed, corn crib, and the foundation of a late-19th century spring house.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
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