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Hughes House, 307 Market Street, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

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Hughes House, 307 Market Street, Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia

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Summary

1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry
Significance: Dr. John C. Hughes purchased a lot from Salley Ragland on March 18, 1853. The structure housing his residence and office was erected soon after. The existing house stands as one of the finest examples of the Greek Revival style in the city. The single pile house is adorned with rich articulation such as Doric styled brick pilasters and a porch with columns modeled after the Ionic order of Llissus. The residence is now owned by Virgil Marshal.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N120
Survey number: HABS VA-1338
Building/structure dates: ca. 1853 Initial Construction

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Date

1933 - 1970
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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Barnes, Matthew T
Campbell, Brent A
Lay, K Edward, project manager
University of Virginia, School of Architecture, sponsor
Cary, Brian, transmitter
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Location

Charlottesville (Va.)38.02931, -78.47668
Google Map of 38.0293059, -78.47667810000002
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Library of Congress
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