2102 Rivermont Ave
Categories
Address
2102
Property Name
William E. Graves House
Date Built
1901
Architect
Aubrey Chesterman
Contractor
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Function
Single Family
Style & Architectural Description
Colonial Revival. Tall 2 1/2-story, 3-bay, hip-roofed house with a widow's walk on the top story. House is trimmed with a dentil and modillion cornice and classical, fluted, corner pilasters. Many window styles and shapes are used, including oval, round, Palladian, multi-pane and double-hung sash. 1-story porch has clustered Ionic columns. Garage on Irvington Street is now a single dwelling not associated with the property.
Owners
- 1901-1935 W.E Graves
- 1935-1958 Mary W. Graves
- 1958-1985 Edward S. Graves
- 1985-1986 Edward S. Graves
- 1986-2007 Junior League of Lynchburg
- 2007-2013 Dennis A. & Laurie Gibbs
- 2013-Present C. Stewart Smith
Anecdotal Information
House was built in 1901 for William Graves by architect Aubrey Chesterman. This is one of the most elaborate Classical Revival-style houses on Rivermont Avenue.
