Historic Structures Report, Part I, Architectural Data: Restoration of Orangery

Souder, Norman

Hampton National Historic Site preserves the Hampton Mansion, once possibly the largest private home in America and grand example of late-Georgian architecture in America. Hampton is also the story of its people, as the estate evolved through the actions of the Ridgely family, enslaved African Americans, European indentured servants, and paid laborers within a nation struggling to define its own concept of freedom. This Historic Structures Report concerns the Orangery at the Hampton Estate. This report gives architectural data necessary for the restoration of the Orangery. For many years it was assumed that little was known about the old orangery at Hampton. The masonry portion of the structure has remained intact. This together with architectural evidence is sufficient to determine the size and structural features. Several photographs were found which have aided in determining the height, fenestration and details. The report recommends investigation of the floor area of the Orangery to determine historic layout, flooring material, and stove location; rehabilitation of the existing brick walls and stone foundation walls; erection of the superstructure of the Orangery according to the approved plans, elevations, and detail; and stuccoing of the exterior walls and foundation walls and tympanum areas of the gables to match remnants of original stucco work.

Historic Structures Report, Part I, Architectural Data: Restoration of Orangery

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