National Register of Historic Places

Quarters 17

Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia
Listed
March 27, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000584

About this property

Quarters 17, also known as Building 17, Lee's Quarters, and the Tuileries, is a historic officer's quarters located at Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia. It was built in 1823, and is a two-story, six-bay, brick building with a rear ell in the Federal style. It has a three-story full façade front Tuscan order porch on both the first and second level. The building was renovated and the porch was added in 1907. The main section measures 65 feet wide, 37 feet, 9 inches deep, with an 18 by 23 feet rear ell. The original design was for housing eight junior officers, with later alterations to accommodate four families. It is one of two identical four family brick officer's quarters known as the Tuileries. Robert E. Lee moved to Fort Monroe in 1831 with his young bride into two rooms that formed a wing of the west side of Quarters 17. He resided there until November 1834. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Location

41A, 41B, 47A, 47B Bernard Rd
Fort Monroe, Hampton County, Virginia
37.00308, -76.42083

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When was Quarters 17 listed on the National Register?

Quarters 17 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 2011.

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The period of significance for Quarters 17 is recorded as the industrial era.

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