Winchester House, Greek Revival house in Natchez, United States.
Description
Winchester House is a residence combining Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles with one and a half stories located at 816 Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi. The structure integrates these two design approaches into a cohesive composition.
History
The building was constructed between 1836 and 1838 for Horace Gridley, a city alderman. In 1854, Judge Josiah Winchester acquired the property and gave it his name.
Culture
The house displays classical design elements that were favored by wealthy Mississippi residents in the early 1800s. These architectural details reflect the taste of the local elite during that prosperous era.
Practical
The house is located within a historic district near downtown Natchez, where several other buildings from the same period can be seen. The site is accessible from the street and part of an established visitor area.
Did you know?
Three different families owned the property over nearly 140 years: the Gridleys initially, the Winchesters starting in 1854, and then the Burns family. This succession shows how the building passed through generations of Natchez's prominent households.
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