Virginia Department of Historic Resources Virginia Department of Historic Resources
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VLR Listing Date 02/15/1977
NRHP Listing Date 12/08/1976
NHL Listing Date 12/08/1976
NRHP Reference Number 76002183
This skillful rendition of the Federal style was the home of the statesman Carter Glass from 1907 to 1923, the period in which he exerted great influence on the nation’s political and economic life. In addition to serving as Woodrow Wilson’s secretary of the treasury, Glass served as chairman of the House Committee of Banking and Currency and was for many years a U.S. senator. He is best remembered for drafting the legislation establishing the Federal Reserve System, still the guiding institution of the American banking structure. Glass’s Lynchburg home was built in 1827 for John Wills, who may have been its architect. The house survives in its original condition except for the present roof, cornice, and dormers, all added by Glass before moving to his country home Montview. It now houses parish offices for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church next door. The Carter Glass House contributes to the Court House Hill/Downtown Historic District.
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Abbreviations:
VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register
NPS: National Park Service
NRHP: National Register of Historic Places
NHL: National Historic Landmark
Updated: January 25, 2022
