Shack Mountain
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| Shack Mountain | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
| Nearest city: | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Area: | 100.9 acres[1] |
| Built/Founded: | 1935 |
| Architect: | Kimball,Sidney Fiske |
| Architectural style(s): | Other, Colonial Revival |
| Designated as NHL: | October 5, 1992[2] |
| Added to NRHP: | September 01, 1976[3] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 76002090 |
| Governing body: | Private |
Shack Mountain is a house near Charlottesville, Virginia that is a tribute to Thomas Jefferson's architectural style. It was designed by and for Fiske Kimball, who is credited with restoring respect for Jefferson's architectural ability.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992.[2][1][4]
It's located about 2 miles north-northwest of Charlottesville.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Carolyn Pitts (April 24, 1992), National Historic Landmark Nomination: Shack MountainPDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying 12 photos, exterior and interior, from 1990PDF (32 KB)
- ^ a b Shack Mountain. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Staff, Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (June, 1976), National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Shack MountainPDF (32 KB), National Park Service
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