HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA200300002 Correspondence 2003-03-20 Amelia McCulley
To: Margaret Maliszewski
Subject: RE: Covesville store
Original Message
From: Margaret Maliszewski
Sent: Thursday, March 20,2003 9:33 AM
To: Amelia McCulley
Subject: RE:Covesville store
There are three stores in Covesville that were surveyed (with 15 other resources) as part of the"Historic Architectural
Survey of Albemarle County Villages" in 1995. It looks like the one on Tax Map 109 Parcel 7E is the Johnson Store.
The VDHR survey number for the Johnson Store is 02-0981.
The Johnson store is described as a large, two-story, frame general store building. The stores were established during
a period of growth and prosperity to serve the surrounding farms and orchards.
The following information is included on the survey form: "One of three extant store buildings in Covesville, this store
was built by the Boaz family in the 1910s. It was bought by J. Duval Johnson in 1935 along with partner Benny Purvis
The Covesville Post Office was run from the store beginning in the 1940s, with Johnson serving as postmaster. The
store sold a variety of merchandise and groceries and was well known locally for its smoked hams. The post office
moved to the adjacent trailer in 1973. The store closed in 1994."
The Village Survey findings recommend additional, intensive-level survey work for the Johnson store to determine
whether it is eligible for listing on the National Register. This survey work has not been completed.
Margaret M. Maliszewski, Design Planner
County of Albemarle,Dept. of Planning&Community Development
434-296-5823 x3276
Fax 434-972-4012
Original Message
From: Amelia McCulley
Sent: Thursday,March 20,2003 8:32 AM
To: Margaret Maliszewski
Subject: Covesville store
One last question. I read through the info last night and my report is due today. I understand that this store is on
the survey. Do you know when it was built or how significant it is considered to be?
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