Old Brick House, Colonial house in Elizabeth City, United States.
Description
The Old Brick House is a residential structure in Elizabeth City featuring frame construction combined with brick gable ends and a raised brick basement. The two interior end chimneys with decorative caps are among the building's most distinctive features.
History
Built in 1750, the house represents one of the few surviving examples of colonial-era frame structures with brick ends in North Carolina. This construction method was characteristic of regional building traditions during that period.
Culture
The interior displays the skilled craftsmanship of its era through carved details and ornate architectural elements that reflect how colonial families expressed their status. Visitors can see how these design choices shaped the homes of that period.
Practical
The property sits on rural land along Brick House Lane with space to walk the grounds. Wear appropriate footwear and allow time to explore the full setting of the house and its surroundings.
Did you know?
The house belongs to a small group of 18th-century buildings that preserved this distinctive construction style of frame walls with brick ends. Very few examples of this type remain accessible in the area today.
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