Faulkner House, Historic residence on Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, United States.
Description
Faulkner House is a two-story brick residence in Charlottesville featuring a hipped roof and side wings in a Colonial Revival style. The main entrance was enhanced in 1907 with the addition of a columned portico that frames the approach to the home.
History
The residence served briefly as a headquarters for Union General Thomas Devin during the final months of the Civil War in 1865. Senator Thomas S. Martin later made it his home from 1906 until 1919.
Culture
The house has served as home to the Miller Center of Public Affairs since 1975, where academic work on politics and governance takes place. Visitors walking through notice how the spaces have been adapted for offices and meeting rooms while keeping the residential character.
Practical
The property sits on spacious grounds in a quiet residential area of Charlottesville. Access is easiest from Old Ivy Road, and it is advisable to check opening times for tours before planning a visit.
Did you know?
Architect Waddy B. Wood undertook a major redesign that transformed the original structure into a Colonial Revival composition. This transformation reveals how early 20th century architects reinterpreted historical styles for modern residences.
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