Winterham (Winterham, Virginia)

Winterham is a historic plantation house located near Winterham and Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Virginia, on Grub Hill Church Road. It was built about 1855 and is a two-story frame structure with a hipped roof in the Italian villa style. It has four original porches and a cross-hall plan. Also on the property are a contributing late 19th century farm dependency and early 20th century garage.[3]

Winterham
Winterham in April 2017
Winterham (Winterham, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Winterham (Winterham, Virginia)
Winterham (Winterham, Virginia) is located in the United States
Winterham (Winterham, Virginia)
Location11440 Grub Hill Church Rd., Winterham and Amelia Courthouse, Virginia
Coordinates37°22′46.1″N 77°58′38.8″W / 37.379472°N 77.977444°W / 37.379472; -77.977444
Area15 acres (6.1 ha)
Built1855 (1855)
ArchitectPercival, William; Giles, Thomas Tabb
Architectural styleItalian Villa
NRHP reference No.02001183[1]
VLR No.004-0006
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 2002
Designated VLRJune 12, 2002[2]

It is the only known Virginia building by Thomas Tabb Giles, a significant amateur architect, and William Percival, a significant professional architect. Giles was the son of Governor William Branch Giles, who owned Wigwam, another notable historic estate, located several miles north. A set of original architectural drawings for Winterham are housed at the Virginia Historical Society.[3] In the 21st century, the house is privately owned and operated as a bed and breakfast and a venue for catering and weddings.

Winterham was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
  3. ^ a b Stephanie A. T. Jacobe (March 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Winterham" (PDF). and Accompanying two photos
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