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1840s Ashland, Virginia Home
It’s been quite some time since I featured one in Virginia! This house was built in the 1840s in Ashland, Virgina. I came across this town on an Amtrak ride to DC. The train went right through the town and out of nowhere, we were surrounded by old houses on both sides of the tracks.…
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Yellow Door House in Ashland
Another unexpected door color that I kinda love! Ashland, Virginia. Circa 1900
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The DeJarnette State Sanatorium
This large abandoned complex located just down the road from yesterday’s feature is The DeJarnette State Sanatorium, later known as The DeJarnette Center for Human Development. It was founded by the director of Western State Hospital, Joseph DeJarnette, to essentially sterilize those deemed unfit for society. This private pay facility was opened in 1932 and…
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Western State Lunatic Asylum
I’ve got a couple of historic places to share with you as we head into this Halloween weekend. They are pretty, but with an interesting and kinda creepy past. Both in Staunton, Virginia. This building was opened in 1828 as part of the Western State Lunatic Asylum. This is the Administration Building or Building 12.…
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1840s Ashland Home
An 1840s stunner in Ashland, Virginia. Not bad for 180 years old!
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Fox House, Circa 1897 – Ashland
The Fox House in Ashland, Virginia was built in 1897. This Dutch Colonial was built ahead of its time as most of this type of home weren’t built until later in the 1920s.
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Colonial in Ashland on Railline
Stately on South Center Street! I love this colonial in Ashland, Virginia. Circa 1918.
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Boschen House in Ashland
The Boschen House in Ashland, Virginia. Circa 1890.
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John O. Sale House in Ashland
The John O. Sale House in Ashland, Virginia was built in 1858. He only owned the home a couple of years before it switched hands a few times. Eventually coming into the hands of a lady named Sarah Elmira Royster Shelton. She made renovations to the home about 1871 adding the mansard roof and full…
