Old Custom House (Yorktown, Virginia)

The Old Custom House is a historic customs house located at Yorktown, York County, Virginia. It was built in 1721, and is a 2 1/2-story brick Colonial building with a hipped roof. It has a corbeled brick interior end chimney. An extensive restoration project was undertaken by Richmond architect W. Duncan Lee in 1929. Also on the property are a contributing kitchen, necessary, and brick wall, all added during the restoration.[3]

Old Custom House
LocationJct. of Main and Read Sts., Yorktown, Virginia
Coordinates37°14′3″N 76°30′29″W
Area1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built1721
Architectural styleColonial, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
NRHP reference No.99000682[1]
VLR No.099-0004
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 3, 1999
Designated VLRMarch 17, 1999[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.[1]

The Custom House is now a museum operated by the Comte de Grasse Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. It is open on Sundays from June to October.

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