Magnolia Grange
The Magnolia Grange is a historic mansion located across from the Chesterfield County Courthouse in Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, Virginia. This brick plantation house was built in 1823, and is a two-story, five bay, brick dwelling in the Federal style.[3] It is known for its elaborate woodwork and ornamental ceiling medallions.[4]
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| Location | VA 10, Chesterfield, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°22′30″N 77°30′27″W |
| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | 1823 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 80004179[1] |
| VLR No. | 020-0074 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 17, 1980 |
| Designated VLR | November 20, 1979[2] |
The house was restored in the 1970s with Zuber scenic wallpaper of a hunting landscape[5] that was installed in the front hallway. Magnolia Grange was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
The plantation house is operated as a historic house museum by the Chesterfield Historical Society.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (November 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Magnolia Grange" (PDF). Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. and Accompanying four photos
- "020-0074 Magnolia Grange". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. April 4, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- "The hunting landscape complete scenery". Zuber. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
External links
- Magnolia Grange - Chesterfield Historical Society
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