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Home My WebLink AboutSP200700027 Study 2007-06-28 Department of Historic Resources Reconnaissance Level Survey Albemarle DHR Id#:002-0399 Resource Identification Property Name(s)•... Emmanuel Episcopal Church {Historic/Current} National Register Eligibility Status Property Date: post 1863 Property is Historic(50 years or older) Address(s): ... 7599 Rockfish Gap Turnpike {Current} Route 250 {Alternate} Property has been recommended Eligible for listing or is County/Independent City: Albemarle listed on the National Register of Historic Places Vicinity of: Greenwood State,Zip: Virginia 22943 USGS Quad Name. WAYNESBORO EAST Surrounding area: Rural Restricted location data?. No Resource Description Ownership Status: Private Acreage. 6.0 Resource is open to the public Primary Resource Exterior Component Description. Component Comn Tvne/Form Material Material Treatment Roof Roof-Gable Windows Windows-Sash,double-hung Windows-8/8 Structural System Structural System-Masonry Brick Structural System-Flemish Bond Site Description: Emmanuel Episcopal Church is picturesquely sited on a ridge just south of Rt.250,north of Stockton Creek and west of Charlottesville in the Greenwood area.Low shrubs and bushes are scattered on the sloping site in front of the complex while woods define the property's boundaries to the east and south.A drive winds up the ridge in front of the cemetery and church and down the hill east of the church near the rectory Secondary Resource Desc: A cemetery is located to the west of the church,and the Pastor's House is located to the northeast of the church.The Meeting Hall/Parish House is sited immediately beside the church in a parallel orientation.It is connected to the church via two brick arcaded walkways. WUZIT Count. NR Resource Count: No. Wuzit Tvnes Historic? # NR Resource Tvoe Contributing Status 1 Cemetery Contributing 2 Building Undetermined 1 Church Contributing 1 Meeting Hall Undetermined 1 Building Contributing 1 Church Related Residen Undetermined ' 1 Site Undetermined Contributing: 1 00 Undetermined:3 00 Total.4.00 Report generated 6/28/2007 1 Department of Historic Resources Reconnaissance Level Survey Albemarle DHR Id#:002-0399 Individual Resource Information WUZIT: ....Church Est.Date of Construction:.... 1863 post{Written source/site} Accessed? Yes Primary Resource? Yes Number of Stories: 1 0 Architectural Style: Colonial Revival Condition: Excellent Interior Plan Type: Threats to Resource. None Known Description. The building is Flemish-bond,one and two stories,the main sanctuary with a vestibule and chancel.This section has a single-bay front with a gable roof and multi-level bell tower with bullseye windows below arched windows on each facade of the tower The sanctuary is lit by 8/8 sash windows with voussoirs,below arched windows with brick arch and small central keystone.All windows are flanked by louvered shutters.A Palladian window lights the chancel.A modillion-block cornice extends around the balcony level on all three sides.The suspended pulpit with sounding board marks the chancel along with the Palladian window and carefully executed raised paneling and pedimented doors. WUZIT: Meeting Hall Est.Date of Construction:.... 9999 Accessed? Primary Resource? No Number of Stories: 1.0 Interior Plan Type: Threats to Resource: Description: The parish hall is a single-story,gable-roofed structure with a three-part contemporary window centered in its north facade.The building was doubled in size ca. 1940 by Charlottesville architect Milton Grigg. WUZIT• Church Related Residence Est.Date of Construction:.... 9999 Accessed? Primary Resource? ... ........ No Number of Stories: 1.5 Interior Plan Type. Threats to Resource: Description: The minister's house,which is 1.5 stories with gambrel roof,sits to the northeast of the church. Cemetery Information Bridge Information National Register Eligibility Information(Intensive Level Survey) NR Criteria• A-Associated with broad pattern of events C-Distinctive chars.of type,period or method of construction NR Criteria Exceptions. A-Religious Property NR Areas of Significance: Architecture Religion Historic Context(s)• Architecture/Landscape Funerary Religion Period of Significance: 1863-1911 Historic Time Period(s)• O-Civil War(1861 to 1865) P-Reconstruction and Growth(1865 to 1914) Report generated 6/28/2007 Department of Historic Resources Reconnaissance Level Survey Albemarle DHR Id#:002-03�' Associated Individuals:... Waddy Wood, Architect Significance Statement: Emmanuel Episcopal Church is an outstanding example of Colonial Revival Ecclesiastical architecture in Albemarle County Since its founding in the mid-19th century,the church has been associated with prominent county citizens,most notably the Langhorne family who lived at nearby Mirador Nancy Langhorne,later Lady Astor,became involved with the congregation's mission work in the early 20th century and in 1911,along with her brothers and sisters,commissioned Waddy Wood to renovate the original one-room church. Wood,a popular Washington architect,was well know in Albemarle where he spent his childhood and later designed fine houses in the Ivy and Cobham areas. His work at Emmanuel Church exhibits the refinement and excellent craftsmanship associated with the best of early Colonial Revival buildings. Bibliographic Documentation Reference#: 1 Bibliographic Record Type. Book Author: Citation Abbreviation: Notes. One Hundred Years Serving Our Lord:Emmanuel Episcopal Church,Greenwood,Albemarle County,Virginia-1860-1960 Ownership Information Graphic Media Documentation Mviliv t, nnpnci/nry/n# Phn/n napncihv" Oat, Filo Nnma B&W 35mm Photos 5564 1980/06/99 M.P.Mickler B&W 35mm Photos 14763 1996/04/22 Calder Loth B&W 35mm Photos 14568 1995/12/99 Calder Loth B&W 35mm Photos 5924 1982/03/99 Calder Loth B&W 35mm Photos 5832 VDHR 1981/12/99 Jeff O'Dell B&W 35mm Photos 4417 VDHR 1978/09/99 Jeff O'Dell digital image 9999/99/99 DHRPHOTOS/002-0399.jpg Cultural Resource Management(CRM)Events Report generated 6/28/2007 Department of Historic Resources Reconnaissance Level Survey Albemarle DHR Id#:002-0399 CRM Event#1, Cultural Resource Management Event: Intensive Survey Dale. 1980/06/99 Organization or Person: Margaret P Mickler CRM Event Notes or Comments: This survey was started by Jeff O'Dell,9-78. CRM Event#2, Cultural Resource Management Event: NRHP Nomination Date: 1981/01/99 Organization or Person. CRM Event Notes or Comments. VHLC staff CRM Event#3, Cultural Resource Management Event: VLR Listing Date: 1981/01/20 Organization or Person: VHLC CRM Event Notes or Comments: CRM Event#4, Cultural Resource Management Event: NRHP Listing Date: 1982/07/08 Organization or Person. NPS CRM Event Notes or Comments. Report generated 6/28/2007 -- 1 The Emmanuel Episcopal Church complex was listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1981 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The site is also included in the proposed Greenwood Rural Historic District and numerous individually significant historic resources stand in the area. The church is described by Ed Lay as an "outstanding example of early twentieth century Georgian Revival style ecclesiastical architecture in Albemarle County". (Lay, The Architecture of Jefferson Country, pages 204-06.) The church was first constructed in 1862-63. In 1905 a bell tower was added and the front entrance was renovated. Between 1911 and 1914 the interior was renovated, and a larger bell tower, arcade, and parish house were added, all according to the designs of architect Waddy Wood. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources survey information states that Wood's work "exhibits the refinement and excellent craftsmanship associated with the best of early Colonial Revival buildings." (VDHR, Reconnaissance level survey form) DHR also notes that throughout its history, the church was associated with prominent local citizens. After a fire in the mid- twentieth century, the church was renovated and the parish hall was enlarged by Milton Grigg. Sited on the south side of Route 250 West, the church complex is a picturesque assemblage of buildings and mature trees. The siting of the main buildings on a ridge in this pastoral setting contributes to the scenic quality of the site, and the site, in turn, contributes significantly to the rural character of the overall corridor. Proposed changes and additions to the site should respect the siting of the historic buildings, the mature trees, and the rural character of the property. To maintain the character of the historic property, the visibility of formal parking areas should be further minimized and mature trees should be maintained. Moving parking areas away from the existing buildings to locations further to the south (behind the existing buildings)would be appropriate. This would reduce visibility of the parking from Route 250 and from the entrance into the site, thereby maintaining the prominence of the historic buildings within the site. It would also help preserve an important element within the corridor landscape. The"future building" is also a concern. At the size illustrated, it could overshadow the historic buildings and de-emphasize their importance. A smaller size and alternate location could result in a stronger(but still respectful) relationship to the existing buildings on site and could provide other opportunities for less visually intrusive parking locations. Because the site is significant and is listed in the state and national registers, it is recommended that the applicant contact the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and obtain their endorsement for the proposal as a condition of SP approval.