Barringer Mansion
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Why it's listed
Built in 1896 at 1404 Jefferson Park Avenue in Charlottesville, this two-story residence is regarded as one of the city's finest Queen Anne style houses. Its picturesque roofline, octagonal tower, tall pointed gables and chimneys decorated with ribs and bands give it the heavy massing and casual formality typical of the style. The most impressive exterior feature is the entrance doorway, a molded brick Romanesque design with Corinthian pilasters. Although the interior has been divided into apartments, much original woodwork, glazed fireplace tiles and hardware survive. Paul Barringer bought the lot from the Dawson Improvement Company in 1895. As Chairman of the Faculty at the University of Virginia from 1896 to 1903, he led the school before Alderman's presidency and drove the creation of its hospital. He entertained many visitors at the house, including William Jennings Bryan in 1897 and Theodore Roosevelt in June 1903. The house is valued both for its architecture and for these associations.
Significance in brief: The survey describes it as one of the finest examples of the Queen Anne style in Charlottesville, with a picturesque roofline, octagonal tower and a molded brick Romanesque entrance. It is also tied to Dr. Paul Barringer, Chairman of the Faculty at the University of Virginia from 1896 to 1903, who hosted notable guests such as Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82001799, listed October 21, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1404 Jefferson Park Ave., Charlottesville (Independent City) |
|---|---|
| County | Charlottesville |
| Listed | October 21, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001799 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1896 |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne (listed as Victorian) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as apartments; condition listed as average. Interior altered for apartments, but much original woodwork, glazed fireplace tiles and hardware remain. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 38.03183, -78.50214 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82001799.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q15196845
- This listing as JSON
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