Burgh Westra, Gothic Revival estate in Gloucester County, Virginia, US
The two and a half story brick dwelling sits on 2,400 acres near Gloucester, featuring gardens, a dairy, and a carriage house along North River.
Built between 1842 and 1851, the estate served as a hospital for wounded soldiers from both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War.
The design follows Pattern III from Andrew Jackson Downing's 1842 Cottage Residences book, selected during Dr. Taliaferro's medical studies in Europe.
While the interior required reconstruction after a 1983 fire, the main structural walls remained intact and preserved the building's architectural character.
The property contains native daffodils marking former servant quarters and includes remains of a barn that burned during the Civil War.
Location: Virginia
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 37.41970,-76.45390
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32
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