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The Lewis Store, also known as the Fielding Lewis Store, is a historic commercial building located at Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was built in 1749, and is a two-story, front-gable, three-bay Georgian style brick store.
Historic Context of the Lewis Store Excerpt from National Register of Historic Places Nomination Prepared by Cristine Lynch. In 1742 John Lewis of Gloucester County, Virginia purchased 406 acres just outside the northern boundary of Fredericksburg from Francis Thornton of King George County.
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The Lewis Store is located within the northern end of the National Register-listed Fredericksburg Historic District (VDHR File Number 111-0132) in the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia, east of Interstate 95 and one block west of the Rappahannock River. The building sits at the northwest corner of Caroline Street, a moderately busy one-way, two-lane...
The Lewis Store is located in the Fredericksburg Historic District in the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia. From dendrochronology it has been determined that the store was built in 1749 and that a second story was added in 1808. It is a three-bay, front-gable, Georgian-style brick building with stone quoins, has 962 square feet, and sits on a .062-...
Learnhow the Lewis Store applies to the National Register of Historic Places criteria. Learn the historic context of the Lewis Storeand its role in the development of Fredericksburg. Read the entire National Register of Historic Places nominationas featured on the Virginia Department of Historic Resources page including detailed descriptions of the...
Jun 12, 2007 · Councilor John Lewis (1694-1754) of Warner Hall in Gloucester County purchased 406 ac. (A historical marker located in Fredericksburg in Fredericksburg, Virginia.) HMdb.org
Mar 4, 2023 · Councilor John Lewis (1694 - 1754) of Warner Hall in Gloucester County purchased 406 acres at the northern edge of Fredericksburg in 1742 and began a commercial business in wooden buildings across Caroline Street. Lewis had this brick store, distinguished by its stone Q uoins, constructed in 1749.
The Fielding Lewis Store building is now the home of Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Inc. (HFFI) Contact Fielding Lewis Store. (540) 371-4504. Visit website. 1200 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, USA. See Our Updates. Get the latest news from Fredericksburg, VA to help plan your next visit. Subscribe.
GEORGE WASHINGTON SHOPPED HERE: The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Inc. will host a grand reopening of the Lewis Store this Saturday from 1–4 p.m., with costumed guides, Colonial...
