Montview
Also known as: Carter Glass Estate; DHL No. 118-210
Why it's listed
Montview is a fieldstone house completed in 1923 on a 1.7-acre tract in Lynchburg, Virginia, now part of the Liberty University campus. Senator Carter Glass directed its construction himself. The U-shaped house has a five-bay, 1-1/2 story central block under a slate bell-cast gambrel roof, flanked by slightly lower end wings, enclosed sunporches with french doors, and rear ells. The walls are 18 inches thick and built of quartz fieldstone quarried on the estate. A former caretaker's cottage of matching stone also survives. Glass lived here until his death in 1946 and used it as a retreat from Washington, writing speeches and a book on the Federal Reserve in his library. He was the principal sponsor of the Glass-Owen Act of 1913, served as Treasury Secretary under Woodrow Wilson, and later sat in the Senate for decades. The house is in good condition and is used today for university offices.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues Montview is significant for its direct association with Carter Glass's senatorial career. Glass sponsored the Glass-Owen Act that created the Federal Reserve System, served as Secretary of the Treasury, and was a leading Senate authority on public finance. He lived at Montview from 1923 until his death in 1946.
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 87000854, listed June 5, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Liberty University campus between VA 670 and US 29, Lynchburg (Independent City) |
|---|---|
| County | Lynchburg |
| Listed | June 5, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87000854 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1923-46 |
| Areas of significance | Economics, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition with no significant structural alterations; now used by Liberty University for offices, a reception area and a radio studio. |
| Acreage | 1.7 |
| Coordinates | 37.35292, -79.17835 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 87000854.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6906647
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.