Richard Taliaferro
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Richard Taliaferro (pronounced as if it were spelled Tolliver) was a colonial architect and builder in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Among his works is Wythe House, a Georgian style building that was built in 1750 or 1755. It was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1970.[1][2][3][4]
Other works were public buildings, including "the Governor's Palace, the Capitol, and the President's House at William and Mary College".[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Wythe House, two photos
- ^ Wythe House. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-20.
- ^ James Dillon (October 9, 1974), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: James DillonPDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying two photos, exterior, from 1974PDF (32 KB)
- ^ [http://www.history.org/almanack/people/bios/biowythe.cfm George Wythe, including mention of Richard Taliaferro having built the house in 1755
- ^ Taliaferro Times
