Gari Melchers Home and Studio
Gari Melchers Home and Studio, also known as Belmont, is a National Historic Landmark and historic house museum at 224 Washington Street in Falmouth, Virginia. This much-altered 18th-century house was the home and studio of the popular American artist Gari Melchers (1860–1932) from 1916 until his death. It was given to the state of Virginia by his widow, and is now administered by the University of Mary Washington. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965, commemorating Melchers' influential role in bringing American art to European attention.
Belmont | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark District | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
| Location | 224 Washington Street, Falmouth, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°19′30.1″N 77°28′22.5″W |
| Area | 27 acres (11 ha) |
| Built | 18th century |
| Architect | John Dixon |
| Part of | Falmouth Historic District (ID70000825) |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000848 |
| VLR No. | 089-0022 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHLD | December 21, 1965 |
| Designated CP | February 26, 1970 |
| Designated VLR | September 9, 1969 |
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