James Semple House, Historic single-family residence in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The James Semple House features a central two-story block with a pediment roof and two single-story wings on Francis Street in Colonial Williamsburg.
Built around 1770 for Colonel William Finnie, who served as quartermaster general of the Southern Department during the Revolutionary War period.
The residence incorporates Palladian architectural elements interpreted through English design influences from architects Robert Morris and William Halfpenny.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation maintains this National Historic Landmark property, which has served as executive housing since its restoration in 1932.
The house design bears architectural similarities to Thomas Jefferson's work, leading some experts to attribute its conception to the former president.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1770
GPS coordinates: 37.27000,-76.69330
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:22
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