Stewart-Lee House, Historic house on the National Register of Historic Places in Richmond, Virginia.
Description
The Stewart-Lee House stands as a preserved Greek Revival brick townhouse constructed in 1844, featuring a three-bay structure with low-hipped roof and four interior end chimneys.
History
Built by Scottish tobacco merchant Norman Stewart in 1844, this residence briefly housed Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his family after his surrender at Appomattox in 1865.
Culture
The house represents Richmond's antebellum prosperity and serves as an educational landmark connecting visitors to Civil War history and 19th-century architectural traditions in Virginia.
Practical
Located at 707 East Franklin Street, the building now functions as office space and can be viewed externally as part of self-guided walking tours through Richmond's historic district.
Did you know?
This structure remains the sole survivor of Stewart's Row, originally five identical townhouses, making it a rare example of mid-19th century residential architecture in downtown Richmond.
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