There is a lot of history around Charlottesville and sometimes, when I am walking down a sidewalk I wonder why else has walked there. Below is a photo of a sidewalk I took at the University of Virginia. These walkways were designed by Thomas Jefferson and built by his architects. There have been literally millions of feet on these […]
Fine Charlottesville City Living on Park Street
Don’t miss the chance to see this 1900’s grand dame on Charlottesville’s historic Park Street – known as the Keller House – before the owners take it off the market for the holiday season. The best of the old has been so tastefully restored – classic built-ins, original pocket doors and leaded glass windows (including […]
Let’s Celebrate Charlottesville’s 250th Birthday!
For those who know and love Charlottesville, or even those who are just starting to call our beautiful city home, we’re about to celebrate Charlottesville’s 250th Birthday! For more details on how the city is celebrating – from exhibits and concert events to a civic ceremony on the actual date, Nov. 12, 2012 – please visit: Celebrate […]
Charlottesville Historic Real Estate
Charles how do you define Historic Charlottesville Homes on your website? I love questions from my client and this is a good one. What I have done is setup searches based on homes built in 1940 or older. This picks up homes that are 71 years old in the Charlottesville VA area. The beauty of this […]
Court Square Charlottesville
Historic Court Square In the late 1800’s (well over a century ago) when you drove around Charlottesville you went by horse and buggy. The City of Charlottesville decided to install four watering fountains in our downtown area. These fountains for not just for horse but also for the citizens of Charlottesville and other domestic animals. The water […]
Downtown Charlottesville
I do a lot of traveling when looking at Charlottesville Homes. Mostly in the county but often in the city too. Sometimes I can get a little sight-seeing in while I am working! Recently I was downtown at the court house (part of the job sometimes) and I snapped this photo with my Droid […]
Thomas Jefferson and Charlottesville Real Estate
Jefferson and Charlottesville Jefferson was born April 13, 1743 at Shadwell in Virginia. Interesting that a man who drafted our Declaration of Independence, became our 3rd President and founded the University of Virginia decided to live in Charlottesville. Certainly he could have lived anywhere as he traveled overseas as Secretary of State and had intimate […]
Charlottesville Real Estate and our history
Charlottesville Real Estate This is one of the best kept secrets in Virginia. If you went to the University of Virginia or just passed though our city, you felt the impact.Charlottesville Virginia is located just east of the Blue Ridge mountains in central Virginia. With incredible mountain views, about 45 minutes to skiing and just […]
The history of Charlottesville
Charlottesville Famous Residents! The history of the Charlottesville area will amaze you. Several presidents called this home. Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark, birth place is about a mile from my home. Of course, Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark from here to the West! Charlottesville has had several famous residents (see below) add to this […]
Central Virginia Homes build prior to 1900 presented by Charlottesville Real Estate
Seeing the Historic Homes in the Charlottesville area is truly a pleasure. Many homes over 100 years old are still lived in today. The craftsmanship and quality of these properties is outstanding. If you are interested in seeing more history, here is a link to all homes available built prior to 1900: Charlottesville Area homes […]
