Shard Villa, Second Empire estate in Salisbury, US.
The limestone structure features a mansard roof, three-story tower with balustrade, and paired round-arch windows throughout the main building.
Columbus Smith, an international lawyer, commissioned architects Warren Thayer and Clinton Smith to design this residence, completed in 1872.
Italian artist Silvio Pezzoli created interior murals while residing at the villa, adding artistic elements to its architectural features.
The property includes multiple structures such as the main house, carriage barn, dairy barn, horse barn, and a family mausoleum on elevated ground.
The villa's name originates from Frances Mary Shard, a Vermont native who married an English nobleman and became Smith's first major international client.
Location: Salisbury
Inception: 1872
Architects: Clinton Smith, Warren Thayer
Architectural style: Second Empire style
GPS coordinates: 43.93944,-73.15361
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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