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Abell–Gleason House

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Abell Gleason
Abell Gleason

Abell–Gleason House is a historic home located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built in 1859, and is a two-story, three-bay, Greek Revival style brick dwelling. Each of the bays is defined by brick pilasters with Doric order inspired capitals faced with stucco. Also on the property is a contributing four room servants quarters.It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It is located in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District.

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Abell–Gleason House
1st Street North, Charlottesville

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22902 Charlottesville
Virginia, United States
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