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Melrose (Casanova, Virginia)
Historic house in Virginia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melrose, also known as Melrose Castle, is a historic home located near Casanova, Fauquier County, Virginia. The house was built between 1856 and 1860, and is a two-story, five-bay, L-shaped Gothic Revival style dwelling. It features a three-story-octagonal tower in the center bay and castellation along the parapet. The house was enlarged considerably around 1920 through a large addition to the west end for expanded service areas.[3]
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Melrose | |
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Location | North of Casanova on VA 602, near Casanova, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 38°40′23″N 77°42′37″W |
Area | 24 acres (9.7 ha) |
Built | 1856 (1856)–1860, 1920 |
Built by | Holtzclaw, George Washington |
Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 83003281[1] |
VLR No. | 030-0070 |
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Added to NRHP | February 10, 1983 |
Designated VLR | September 5, 1981[2] |
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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]