Longwood Farm Bed and Breakfast

  • Also Known As: 054-0326

  • Phone: 540-832-3247
  • Travel Genus: Lodging , Sight
  • Sight Category: Building
  • Lodging category: Upscale Lodging
  • Lodging Type: Bed and Breakfast

Constructed circa 1859, Longwood embodies the classical architectural features and characteristics associated with the Greek Revival style of architecture, which was dominant during the mid-l9th century in America.' The Greek Revival style is considered by many to be the first genuinely American architectural style,' and was widely popularized at the time by carpenter's guides and pattern books that illustrated fashionable designs and recommended appropriate construction materials. Longwood is a product of the philosophy and aesthetic ideals associated with this important period in American history. Today, Longwood remains situated on just over 120-acres of rolling countryside in rural Louisa County, Virginia. Although Longwood is not located within the boundaries of downtown Gordonsville proper, its context is closely linked with the town's rich history, as well as that of the historic Green Springs area of Louisa County. Longwood meets National Register Criterion C in the area of Architecture as an excellent, well-preserved example of domestic Greek Revival architecture in a rural setting. - NRHP, 6 December 2000


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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1859/00/00

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Particulars for Longwood Farm Bed and Breakfast:
Historic Use Agricultural fields
Historic Use Agricultural outbuildings
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Sight Category Building
Architectural Style Greek Revival
Owner Private
Historic Use Single dwelling



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 14th September 2002

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Longwood
Registry Address: 924 Longwood Dr.
Registry Number: 02000998
Resource Type: Building
Owner: Private
Architectural Style: Greek revival
Area in Acres: 121
Contributing Buildings: 1
Non-Contributing Buildings: 4
Contributing Structures: 1
Non-Contributing Structures: 2
Other Certification: Date received-pending nomination
Certification: Listed in the National Register
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: Local
Area of Significance: Architecture
Applicable Criteria: Architecture-Engineering
Significant Year: 1859
Historic Function: Domestic, Agriculture, subsistence
Historic Sub-Function: Single dwelling, Agricultural fields, Agricultural outbuildings
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-Function: Single dwelling

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Lodging Type Bed and Breakfast
Lodging Style Grand Home
Lodging category Upscale Lodging

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