Author: WmX
I stumbled off the track to success in 1968, started chasing shadows that summer. Since then, In addition to farm-laborer and newspaper photographer my occupational incarnations include dishwasher, janitor, retail photo clerk, plumber, HVAC repairman, auto mechanic, CAT scan technologist, computer worker and politico (whatever it takes to buy a camera.) I am on the road to understanding black and white photography. View all posts by WmX
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
1417 University Avenue. Commercial building with apartments on upper levels. Eastlake style. Built 1848; expanded 1891-92.
Brick clad in sheet metal at front and stucco at rear; 3 stories; parapet-fronted shed roof; 7-bay front;
2 storefront bays (rebuilt ca. 1960). Elaborate metal façade with engaged colonnettes between windows;
tall parapet entablature with floral and geometric motifs and the raised-metal inscription “ANDERSON BROTHERS.”
This impressive commercial building has the largest metal-clad façade in Charlottesville.
Expanded from an 1848 building.-City of CHO
Is interesting to note that a temperance hall was once near where the Sneff Gates stand.
Yes, the grackles certainly do abound. One look down upon the sidewalk and you might along particular places see.