The Greek Revival house with an Italianate cornice

The Greek Revival house with an Italianate cornice

A three-story brick dwelling in Richmond showcases a blend of 19th-century architectural styles.

The William Beers House, also known as the Beers House, is a historic brick dwelling located in Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1839, the house is a three-story, three-bay Greek Revival structure. It features an entrance with sidelights and pilasters, framed by a porch containing coupled Greek Doric order columns.

The house is crowned by an Italianate bracketed cornice and a shallow hipped roof. In 1860, the building was enlarged to a full three stories.

The Medical College of Virginia acquired the house in 1965. It was subsequently listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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