The Bowling Eldridge House, also known as Ridgecrest, stands as a historic plantation house located near Lynchburg, within Bedford County, Virginia. Erected over the span of six years from 1822 to 1828, this dwelling boasts a two-story, five-bay structure crafted using mortise-and-tenon frame construction techniques. Its architectural elements include a gable roof adorned with metal sheathing, exterior gable-end brick chimneys, a brick foundation, and weatherboard siding characterized by beaded detailing. An integral or earlier two-story ell featuring an exterior gable-end brick chimney and a pent room complements the main structure. Both the interior and exterior exhibit prominent Federal influences and detailing.[3]
Bowling Eldridge House | |
 Front and eastern side of the house | |
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| Location | 1651 Fox Hill Rd., near Lynchburg, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°28′22″N 79°12′03″W / 37.47278°N 79.20083°W |
| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | c. 1822-1828 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000824[1] |
| VLR No. | 009-5283 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 12, 1993 |
| Designated VLR | June 16, 1993[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[1] The house was originally listed in Halifax County, Virginia.
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
- ^ J. Daniel Pessoni (May 1993). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Bowling Eldridge House" (PDF). and Accompanying photo