Record #:

27857

Author(s):

Ellis, Clifton

Abstract:

The house at Berry Hill plantation is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture in Virginia, and the classical tradition that dominated architecture in the South during the antebellum period. James C. Bruce, a wealthy financier and tobacco planter, deliberately designed the house in ways which displayed his wealth and power.

Source:

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (NoCar N 6520 .J67), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Summer 2002, p1-52, il, por, map, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Architecture, Greek Revival style

Record #:

36142

Author(s):

Mellevold, Audrey

Abstract:

Historic homes such as the Isaac Taylor House and John Wright Stanly House had another value to the community: tales of their reputed hauntings. Other house related horror stories noted were a ghost encountered at the Cherry Point Marine Corp Air Station and vigil involving a parrot.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 3 Issue 1, May 1990, p35-38

Subject(s):

Ghost stories--Coastal; New Bern--History; New Bern--Historical buildings; Marine Corps Air Station (Cherry Point); Craven County--Folklore; Stanly, John Wright, 1742-1789; Spaight, Richard Dobbs Sr., 1758-1802; Architecture, Federal style; Architecture, Greek Revival style

Record #:

18850

Author(s):

Buck, Tara

Abstract:

Tied to cultural and political change in the early 19th century, Greek Revival Style architecture promoted the paragon of democracy, using columns and in both rural and urban buildings throughout North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina Preservation (NoCar Oversize E 151 N6x), Vol. Issue 54, Dec 1984, p8-9, f

Subject(s):

Architecture, Greek Revival style