National Register of Historic Places

Barringer Mansion

Charlottesville (Independent City), Charlottesville County, Virginia
Listed
October 20, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82001799

About this property

Barringer Mansion is a historic home located at 1404 Jefferson Park Avenue in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built in 1894, and is a two-story, Queen Anne style brick dwelling. It features an elaborate turret with garland frieze adorning the cornice, three different styles of windows, and Jacobean chimneys. It was the home of Paul Brandon Barringer (1857-1941), noted physician, scientist, executive, and publisher who became chairman of the faculty at the University of Virginia (then equivalent to president), and later the sixth president of Virginia Tech. In 1967 a subsequent owner converted the large home into apartments. The University of Virginia Medical School Foundation purchased the property in 1981 with plans to use it as an annex to the university's medical facilities. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is now owned by the University of Virginia and serves as the French Language Residence for students.

Location

1404 Jefferson Park Ave.
Charlottesville (Independent City), Charlottesville County, Virginia
38.03183, -78.50214

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Sources

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When was Barringer Mansion listed on the National Register?

Barringer Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Barringer Mansion?

Barringer Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Barringer Mansion?

The period of significance for Barringer Mansion is recorded as the industrial era.

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