Preston House (Salem, Virginia)

Preston House, also known as the John Cole House and Johns(t)on House, is a historic home located at Salem, Virginia. It was built about 1821, and is a two-story, five bay, Federal style brick I-house dwelling. It features a single pile, central passage plan and original rear ell, its exterior end chimneys and decorative brick cornices.[3][4]

Preston House
Preston House, September 2012
Location1936 W. Main St., Salem, Virginia
Coordinates37°17′22″N 80°5′27″W
Area6.3 acres (2.5 ha)
Built1821 (1821)
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.05000479, 06000357 (Boundary Increase)[1]
VLR No.129-5018
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 26, 2005, May 3, 2006 (Boundary Increase)
Designated VLRMarch 16, 2005, March 8, 2006 (Boundary Increase)[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, with a boundary amendment in 2006.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. Michael J. Pulice (January 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Preston House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
  4. Michael J. Pulice (February 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Preston House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources.


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