Vine Forest
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Vine Forest | |
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| Location | US 11, 2 mi. W of Natural Bridge, near Natural Bridge, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°37′30″N 79°34′43″W / 37.62500°N 79.57861°WCoordinates: 37°37′30″N 79°34′43″W / 37.62500°N 79.57861°W |
| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1806 |
| Architect | Walton, Curtis |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Federal |
| NRHP Reference # | 91001084[1] |
| VLR # | 081-0207 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 23, 1991 |
| Designated VLR | June 19, 1991[2] |
Vine Forest, also known as Forest Oaks and Forest Tavern, is a historic home located near Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia. The original section was built about 1806, and is a 2 1/2-story, Federal style brick dwelling. It was enlarged about 1812 and substantial Colonial Revival additions and alterations were made in 1916. Two-story frame wings and a two-story rear verandah were added in 1916. The interior features a two-story center hall with a full arched ceiling. The property also includes three contributing guest houses.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[1]
References
- 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ Dianne Pierce (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Vine Forest" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
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