De Witt Cottage, Historic brick cottage on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, United States.
The two-story L-shaped brick structure features a one-story porch on three sides, fourteen-inch-thick walls, and twenty-two rooms with a basement.
Bernard Holland constructed this residence in 1895 as a wedding gift for Emily Gregory, using financial support from her father, a textile manufacturer.
The Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum opened in the cottage in 1995, displaying bird decoys, vintage shotguns, and artifacts from Virginia Beach's past.
The cottage maintains regular visiting hours for guided tours, allowing visitors to explore the Victorian-era architecture and historical exhibits throughout the year.
The structure stands as the only brick cottage on the Virginia Beach oceanfront, earning its local designation as 'The Brick House'.
Location: Virginia Beach
Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Website: http://awhm.org
GPS coordinates: 36.84030,-75.97280
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32
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