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Charles Dick House

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c. 1740. 1796 and later, additions. 1107 Princess Anne St.
  • (Photograph by Mark Mones)
  • (Paul McClure)
  • (Sarah K. Masters)
  • (Photograph by Mark Mones)
  • (Photograph by Mark Mones)

The Charles Dick House originally stood on the western edge of town and faced open land, siting still reflected in its large front yard. The Mount Vernon–style portico was added by owner John W. Masters after he purchased the house in 1910. It may be a very early imitation of Washington's home dating from the early nineteenth century. Following a 2018 renovation by Van Zandt Restorations with Richmond architect Charles Aquino, the interior has been completely altered but the facade remains largely intact. 

References

Amrhine, Richard. "Renewal of Historic Charles Dick House is Underway in Downtown Fredericksburg." The Free Lance-Star (Fredricksburg, VA), January 27, 2018.

Darter, Oscar H. "The Charles Dick House." Colonial Fredericksburg and Neighborhood in Perspective. Fredericksburg, VA: Twayne Publishers, 1957. 

Goolrick, John T. "The Charles Dick House." Old Homes and History around Fredricksburg, 26. Richmond, VA: Garrett and Massie, 1929. 

 

Writing Credits

Author: 
Richard Guy Wilson et al.
Updated By: 
Catherine Boland Erkkila (2023)
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Data

Timeline

  • 1740

    Built

  • 1910

    Porch added

  • 2018

    Interior renovated and exterior restored

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Citation

Richard Guy Wilson et al., "Charles Dick House", [Fredericksburg, Virginia], SAH Archipedia, eds. Gabrielle Esperdy and Karen Kingsley, Charlottesville: UVaP, 2012—, http://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/VA-01-FR35.

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